Irv Waldron

Born: 1/21/1872 in Hillside, NY, USA

Died: 7/22/1944 in Worcester, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1901-04-25 | Final Game: 1901-09-27

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

Full name: Irving J. Waldron

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Biography

Irv Waldron, born in 1872, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1901 to 1904. Primarily known as a position player, Waldron made a significant impact during his time in the Major Leagues, participating in a total of 141 games. He distinguished himself at the plate, finishing his career with a commendable batting average of .311, which underscored his ability to hit consistently during an era that was transitioning away from the deadball period. With 186 hits and 52 RBIs, Waldron contributed meaningfully to his teams' offensive efforts. Waldron's playing style was characterized by his speed and agility on the bases, as evidenced by his 20 stolen bases throughout his career. Despite never hitting a home run, his ability to get on base and his offensive prowess made him a valuable player during the early years of professional baseball. Waldron's contributions to the game, though perhaps overshadowed by more prominent stars of his time, reflect the evolving nature of baseball in the early 20th century as it began to embrace a more dynamic style of play. His legacy remains a testament to the foundational talents that shaped the sport during its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
141	598	102	186	22	9	0	52	20	38	20	0.311	0.356	0.378	0.734	755.7

Career AVG .311 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — +14.4% above league average.

Career OBP .356 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — +9.0% above league average.

Career SLG .378 vs. league average .360 across their career seasons — +5.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.734 vs. league average 0.686 across their career seasons — +7.0% 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
1901	MLA	AL	62	266	48	79	8	6	0	29	12	16	11	0.297	.271 (+9%)	.326 (+5%)	.359 (+3%)	.686 (+4%)	167.7
1901	WSN	AL	79	332	54	107	14	3	0	23	8	22	9	0.322	.271 (+19%)	.326 (+13%)	.359 (+6%)	.686 (+9%)	167.7