Ted Jourdan

Born: 9/5/1895 in New Orleans, LA, USA

Died: 9/23/1961 in New Orleans, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1916-09-18 | Final Game: 1920-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Theodore Charles Jourdan

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Biography

Ted Jourdan was a professional baseball player born in 1895, whose career spanned from 1916 to 1920. Primarily known as a position player, Jourdan played in a total of 75 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded 42 hits, achieving a batting average of .214. Despite not hitting any home runs, he contributed 11 runs batted in (RBIs) to his teams. Jourdan also displayed some speed on the base paths, finishing his career with 5 stolen bases. Jourdan's playing career unfolded during a pivotal era in baseball, marked by the transition from the deadball era to a time when offensive production was beginning to rise. While he may not have been a standout player in terms of statistics, he was part of the fabric of early 20th-century baseball, contributing to the sport's evolution. His journey through the league reflects the challenges and dynamics faced by players of his time, making him a notable figure in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
75	196	19	42	5	3	0	11	5	19	21	0.214	0.300	0.270	0.570	-143.2

Career AVG .214 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 16.5% below league average.

Career OBP .300 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 6.2% below league average.

Career SLG .270 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 19.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.570 vs. league average 0.656 across their career seasons — 13.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1916	CHW	AL	3	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1917	CHW	AL	17	34	2	5	0	1	2	0	1	3	0.147	—	—	—	—	0.0
1918	CHW	AL	7	10	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.100	—	—	—	—	0.0
1920	CHW	AL	48	150	16	36	5	2	8	3	17	17	0.240	.271 (-12%)	.331 (+2%)	.363 (-17%)	.694 (-8%)	-143.2