Irv Noren, baseball player, 1950-1960

Irv Noren

Born: 11/29/1924 in Jamestown, NY, USA

Died: 11/15/2019 in Carlsbad, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1950-04-18 | Final Game: 1960-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Irving Arnold Noren

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Biography

Irv Noren was a professional baseball player born in 1924, whose career spanned from 1950 to 1960. A versatile position player, Noren made a significant impact in Major League Baseball, playing in a total of 1,093 games. He was known for his solid batting skills, finishing his career with a respectable .275 batting average. Over the course of his time in the league, he accumulated 857 hits, 65 home runs, and 453 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs and contribute offensively to his teams. Noren's career was highlighted by his selection as an All-Star, marking his recognition among the elite players of his era. He was part of a transitional period in baseball, navigating the post-World War II landscape where the game was evolving rapidly. With 34 stolen bases to his name, Noren added speed to his offensive arsenal, making him a well-rounded player. His contributions on the field left a lasting impression, and he remains a notable figure in the history of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1093 3119 443 857 157 35 65 453 34 335 350 0.275 0.348 0.410 0.758 2807.9

Career AVG .275 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — +6.1% above league average.

Career OBP .348 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — +5.1% above league average.

Career SLG .410 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.758 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — near 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
1950 WSN AL 138 542 80 160 27 10 14 98 5 67 77 0.295 .265 (+11%) .346 (+8%) .401 (+14%) .747 (+12%) 1287.9
1951 WSN AL 129 509 82 142 33 5 8 86 10 51 35 0.279 .260 (+7%) .336 (+2%) .385 (+7%) .721 (+5%) 394.6
1952 WSN AL 12 49 4 12 3 1 0 2 1 6 3 0.245 — — — — -26.4
1952 NYY AL 93 272 36 64 13 2 5 21 4 26 34 0.235 .252 (-7%) .326 (-3%) .369 (-5%) .696 (-4%) -26.4
1953 NYY AL 109 345 55 92 12 6 6 46 3 42 39 0.267 .264 (+1%) .335 (+4%) .397 (-2%) .733 (+1%) 85.6
1954 NYY AL 125 426 70 136 21 6 12 66 4 43 38 0.319 .261 (+22%) .333 (+13%) .390 (+23%) .723 (+19%) 1526.0
1955 NYY AL 132 371 49 94 19 1 8 59 5 43 33 0.253 .258 (-2%) .332 (avg) .393 (-5%) .726 (-3%) -206.0
1956 NYY AL 29 37 4 8 1 0 0 6 0 12 7 0.216 — — — — 0.0
1957 KC1 AL 81 160 8 34 8 0 2 16 0 11 19 0.212 .257 (-17%) .323 (-17%) .391 (-23%) .715 (-21%) -604.0
1957 STL NL 17 30 3 11 4 1 1 10 0 4 6 0.367 — — — — -604.0
1958 STL NL 117 178 24 47 9 1 4 22 0 13 21 0.264 .257 (+2%) .324 (+1%) .394 (avg) .719 (avg) 8.8
1959 STL NL 8 8 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1959 CHC NL 65 156 27 50 6 2 4 19 2 13 24 0.321 .256 (+25%) .323 (+18%) .392 (+18%) .715 (+18%) 0.0
1960 CHC NL 12 11 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 3 4 0.091 — — — — 0.0
1960 LAD NL 26 25 1 5 0 0 1 1 0 1 8 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
11 27 0 4 0 0 0 2 3 4 0.148

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1955 WS NYA 5 16 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0.062
1953 WS NYA 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000
1952 WS NYA 4 10 0 3 0 0 0 1 1 3 0.300

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 66 26 483 38 12 56
OF 801 283 1778 76 31 11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1950 WS1 1B 17 0 143 14 7 16
1950 WS1 OF 121 0 357 20 6 5
1951 WS1 OF 126 0 420 15 10 1
1952 WS1 OF 12 0 42 2 0 0
1952 NYA 1B 19 0 135 10 2 14
1952 NYA OF 60 0 95 3 0 1
1953 NYA OF 96 0 208 11 2 1
1954 NYA 1B 1 0 1 1 0 0
1954 NYA OF 116 108 242 9 5 2
1955 NYA OF 126 93 238 9 5 0
1956 NYA 1B 1 0 4 1 0 0
1956 NYA OF 10 7 6 1 1 0
1957 KC1 1B 25 25 191 12 2 24
1957 KC1 OF 6 6 7 1 0 0
1957 SLN OF 8 5 6 0 0 0
1958 SLN OF 77 28 75 1 2 0
1959 SLN 1B 1 0 1 0 0 1
1959 SLN OF 2 1 0 0 0 0
1959 CHN 1B 1 0 3 0 0 0
1959 CHN OF 40 35 81 4 0 1
1960 CHN 1B 1 1 5 0 1 1
1960 CHN OF 1 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 66
Left Field 305
Center Field 374
Right Field 153

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Pasadena City College Pasadena CA 1943

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1954 Most Valuable Player AL 15th 16.0 336 0
1951 Most Valuable Player AL 28th 4.0 336 0
1950 Most Valuable Player AL 15th 16.0 336 0