Joe Judge, baseball player, 1915-1934

Joe Judge

Born: 5/25/1894 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

Died: 3/11/1963 in Washington, DC, USA

MLB Debut: 1915-09-20 | Final Game: 1934-05-12

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Joseph Ignatius Judge

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Biography

Joe Judge, born in 1894, was a prominent first baseman in Major League Baseball who played from 1915 until his retirement in 1934. Known for his consistent hitting and defensive skills, Judge appeared in 2,171 games throughout his career, amassing 2,352 hits and achieving a commendable batting average of .298. His offensive prowess was complemented by his power, as he recorded 71 home runs and drove in 1,034 runs, solidifying his reputation as a key run producer during his time on the field. Additionally, Judge showcased his speed on the bases with 213 stolen bases, an impressive figure for a player of his era. Judge played most notably for the Washington Senators, where he became a fan favorite and a cornerstone of the team's lineup. His career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, bridging the gap between the deadball era and the more offensive-focused years that followed. His ability to hit for average while also contributing power made him a versatile player, and he was respected by his peers for his skills both at the plate and in the field. Joe Judge's contributions to the game have left a lasting legacy, and he remains a significant figure in the history of the sport.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
12.0 10.0 1.0 1.0 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0.100 0.182 0.100 0.282

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1931 12.0 10.0 1.0 1.0 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0.100 0.182 0.100 0.282

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2171 7898 1184 2352 433 159 71 1034 213 965 478 0.298 0.378 0.420 0.798 18368.5

Career AVG .298 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — +8.1% above league average.

Career OBP .378 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — +11.9% above league average.

Career SLG .420 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — +10.2% above league average.

Career OPS 0.798 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — +11.0% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1915 WSN AL 12 41 7 17 2 0 0 9 2 4 6 0.415 — — — — 0.0
1916 WSN AL 103 336 42 74 10 8 0 28 18 54 44 0.220 .248 (-11%) .314 (+6%) .326 (-9%) .640 (-2%) 79.5
1917 WSN AL 102 393 62 112 15 15 2 30 17 50 40 0.285 .248 (+15%) .312 (+18%) .323 (+28%) .635 (+23%) 1603.1
1918 WSN AL 130 502 56 131 23 7 1 46 20 49 32 0.261 .255 (+2%) .318 (+4%) .326 (+4%) .645 (+4%) 411.4
1919 WSN AL 135 521 83 150 33 12 2 31 23 81 35 0.288 .262 (+10%) .322 (+20%) .347 (+18%) .670 (+18%) 2082.7
1920 WSN AL 126 493 103 164 19 15 5 51 12 65 34 0.333 .271 (+22%) .331 (+25%) .363 (+27%) .694 (+26%) 2678.9
1921 WSN AL 153 622 87 187 26 11 7 72 21 68 35 0.301 .286 (+5%) .344 (+8%) .395 (+4%) .739 (+6%) 910.9
1922 WSN AL 148 591 84 174 32 15 10 81 5 50 20 0.294 .285 (+3%) .345 (+3%) .397 (+13%) .743 (+8%) 939.8
1923 WSN AL 113 405 56 127 24 6 2 63 11 58 20 0.314 .282 (+11%) .344 (+18%) .390 (+7%) .734 (+12%) 1175.8
1924 WSN AL 140 516 71 167 38 9 3 79 13 53 21 0.324 .283 (+14%) .345 (+14%) .389 (+15%) .734 (+15%) 1615.6
1925 WSN AL 112 376 65 118 31 5 8 66 7 55 21 0.314 .288 (+9%) .349 (+16%) .407 (+20%) .756 (+18%) 1474.4
1926 WSN AL 134 453 70 132 25 11 7 92 7 53 25 0.291 .279 (+4%) .345 (+6%) .390 (+13%) .735 (+10%) 890.8
1927 WSN AL 137 522 68 161 29 11 2 71 10 45 22 0.308 .282 (+9%) .344 (+6%) .392 (+6%) .736 (+6%) 646.1
1928 WSN AL 153 542 78 166 31 10 3 93 16 80 19 0.306 .280 (+9%) .342 (+16%) .395 (+5%) .737 (+10%) 1413.3
1929 WSN AL 143 543 83 171 35 8 6 71 12 73 33 0.315 .289 (+9%) .353 (+12%) .415 (+6%) .769 (+9%) 1220.8
1930 WSN AL 126 442 83 144 29 11 10 80 13 60 29 0.326 .293 (+11%) .354 (+16%) .429 (+18%) .784 (+17%) 1719.2
1931 WSN AL 35 74 11 21 3 0 0 9 0 8 8 0.284 .276 (+3%) .338 (+5%) .388 (-16%) .726 (-7%) -58.7
1932 WSN AL 82 291 45 75 16 3 3 29 3 37 19 0.258 .275 (-6%) .335 (+2%) .391 (-7%) .726 (-3%) -73.4
1933 BRO NL 42 112 7 24 2 1 0 9 1 7 10 0.214 .270 (-21%) .329 (-21%) .377 (-34%) .707 (-28%) -523.9
1933 BOS AL 35 108 20 32 8 1 0 22 2 13 4 0.296 .270 (+10%) .329 (+13%) .377 (+3%) .707 (+8%) -523.9
1934 BOS AL 10 15 3 5 2 0 0 2 0 2 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
14 49 6 14 2 0 1 4 8 4 0.286

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1925 WS WS1 7 23 2 4 1 0 1 4 3 2 0.174
1924 WS WS1 7 26 4 10 1 0 0 0 5 2 0.385

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2084 0 19264 1301 142 1500
OF 2 0 1 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1915 WS1 1B 10 0 96 5 1 7
1915 WS1 OF 2 0 1 0 0 0
1916 WS1 1B 103 0 935 69 14 53
1917 WS1 1B 100 0 906 60 12 59
1918 WS1 1B 130 0 1304 92 21 71
1919 WS1 1B 133 0 1177 78 15 66
1920 WS1 1B 124 0 1194 62 10 67
1921 WS1 1B 152 0 1417 89 6 109
1922 WS1 1B 147 0 1392 101 6 131
1923 WS1 1B 112 0 1070 88 8 113
1924 WS1 1B 140 0 1276 86 8 108
1925 WS1 1B 109 0 901 71 7 92
1926 WS1 1B 128 0 1145 95 8 90
1927 WS1 1B 136 0 1309 71 6 79
1928 WS1 1B 149 0 1412 92 6 118
1929 WS1 1B 142 0 1323 88 6 116
1930 WS1 1B 117 0 1050 67 2 95
1931 WS1 1B 15 0 155 10 1 9
1932 WS1 1B 78 0 668 46 2 71
1933 BRO 1B 28 0 243 17 3 24
1933 BOS 1B 29 0 267 13 0 21
1934 BOS 1B 2 0 24 1 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 2085
Right Field 2

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1924 Baseball Magazine All-Star 1B

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1928 Most Valuable Player AL 3rd 27.0 64 0
1926 Most Valuable Player AL 18th 4.0 64 0
1923 Most Valuable Player AL 15th 4.0 64 0
1922 Most Valuable Player AL 8th 12.0 64 0