Jay Porter

Born: 1/17/1933 in Shawnee, OK, USA

Died: 10/11/2020 in Jupiter, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1952-07-30 | Final Game: 1959-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: J W Porter

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Biography

Jay Porter, born in 1933, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a position player from 1952 until his retirement in 1959. Known for his versatility on the field, Porter played in a total of 229 games throughout his career. He recorded 124 hits, which included 8 home runs and 62 runs batted in (RBIs), culminating in a batting average of .228. Additionally, he showcased his speed on the bases with 4 stolen bases during his tenure. Porter played in an era characterized by the transition from the post-war years to the more dynamic offensive play of the late 1950s. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant in the context of the evolving game. His ability to perform in multiple roles and his resilience on the field reflect the spirit of a generation of players navigating the complexities of professional baseball during that transformative time. After concluding his career on September 27, 1959, Porter left a legacy as a dedicated athlete who contributed to the rich history of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
229	544	58	124	22	1	8	62	4	53	96	0.228	0.300	0.316	0.616	-878.8

Career AVG .228 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 11.3% below league average.

Career OBP .300 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 8.4% below league average.

Career SLG .316 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 18.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.616 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — 14.1% below 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
1952	SLA	AL	33	104	12	26	4	1	0	7	4	10	10	0.250	.252 (-1%)	.326 (-3%)	.369 (-17%)	.696 (-10%)	-174.8
1955	DET	AL	24	55	6	13	2	0	0	3	0	8	15	0.236	.258 (-9%)	.332 (avg)	.393 (-31%)	.726 (-17%)	-126.6
1956	DET	AL	14	21	0	2	0	0	0	3	0	0	8	0.095	—	—	—	—	0.0
1957	DET	AL	58	140	14	35	8	0	2	18	0	14	20	0.250	.257 (-3%)	.323 (avg)	.391 (-11%)	.715 (-6%)	-119.8
1958	CLE	AL	40	85	13	17	1	0	4	19	0	9	23	0.200	.257 (-22%)	.324 (-13%)	.394 (-10%)	.719 (-11%)	-156.2
1959	WSN	AL	37	106	8	24	4	0	1	10	0	11	16	0.226	.256 (-12%)	.323 (-7%)	.392 (-25%)	.715 (-17%)	-301.4
1959	STL	NL	23	33	5	7	3	0	1	2	0	1	4	0.212	—	—	—	—	-301.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	16	14	120	9	1	9
3B	3	1	4	1	1	0
C	91	66	339	38	4	7
OF	62	31	116	4	5	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1952	SLA	3B	2	0	4	1	1	0
1952	SLA	OF	29	0	70	3	2	0
1955	DET	1B	6	6	52	1	0	5
1955	DET	C	4	4	16	1	0	0
1955	DET	OF	4	4	4	0	0	0
1956	DET	C	2	1	7	0	0	1
1956	DET	OF	2	2	2	0	1	0
1957	DET	1B	3	3	28	3	1	2
1957	DET	C	12	9	50	7	3	3
1957	DET	OF	27	25	40	1	2	0
1958	CLE	1B	4	4	24	2	0	1
1958	CLE	3B	1	1	0	0	0	0
1958	CLE	C	20	14	84	8	0	0
1959	WS1	1B	2	1	16	3	0	1
1959	WS1	C	34	29	129	18	1	2
1959	SLN	1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1959	SLN	C	19	9	53	4	0	1