Irv Jeffries
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1930-1934)
Irv Jeffries was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1930 to 1934 for the Chicago White Sox and the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 5 seasons. In 175 career games, he hit .234 with 116 hits, 8 home runs, and 46 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 175 lb
- Died
- 6/8/1982 in Louisville, KY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1930-04-30
- Last Game
- 1934-07-04
Full name: Irvine Franklin Jeffries
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 175 | 495 | 71 | 116 | 19 | 0 | 8 | 46 | 6 | 32 | 21 | .234 | .284 | .321 | .605 | -1,486 |
Career AVG .234 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 17.2% below league average.
Career OBP .284 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 17.7% below league average.
Career SLG .321 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — 20.6% below league average.
Career OPS .605 vs. league average .749 across their career seasons — 19.3% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | CHA | AL | 40 | 97 | 14 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 2 | .237 | .293 (-19%) | .354 (-23%) | .429 (-23%) | .784 (-23%) | -381.5 |
| 1931 | CHA | AL | 79 | 223 | 29 | 50 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 3 | 14 | 9 | .224 | .276 (-19%) | .338 (-20%) | .388 (-24%) | .726 (-22%) | -800.1 |
| 1934 | PHI | NL | 56 | 175 | 28 | 43 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 19 | 2 | 15 | 10 | .246 | .278 (-12%) | .340 (-10%) | .392 (-11%) | .733 (-11%) | -304.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 175 | 495 | 71 | 116 | 19 | 0 | 8 | 46 | 6 | 32 | 21 | .234 | — | — | — | — | -1,486 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (175 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 84 | 233 | 38 | 52 | 3 | 16 | .223 |
| Away | 91 | 262 | 33 | 64 | 5 | 29 | .244 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934-07-04 | PHI | BRO | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-07-03 | PHI | BRO | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-07-01 | PHI | BSN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-06-30 | PHI | BSN | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1934-06-29 | PHI | BSN | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1934-06-27 | PHI | PIT | L | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-06-26 | PHI | PIT | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-06-26 | PHI | PIT | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1934-06-22 | PHI | CIN | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-06-21 | PHI | CIN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 58 |
| Third Base | 83 |
| Shortstop | 17 |
| Center Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky | Lexington | KY | 1927, 1928 |
Irv Jeffries: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 30, 1930 and the final game on July 4, 1934, Irv Jeffries built the record summarized on this page. By club, Jeffries's seasons break down as the Chicago White Sox (1930 through 1931) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1934). At 5-foot-10 and 175 pounds, Jeffries is listed as a third baseman. Jeffries batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is September 10, 1905, in Louisville, KY, USA. Jeffries died on June 8, 1982, in Louisville, KY, USA. The bio lists the given name Irvine Franklin.
Jeffries collected 116 hits in 495 at bats across 175 games, good for a .234 batting average, along with 8 homers and 46 runs batted in. Jeffries got on base at a .284 rate and slugged .321 (.605 OPS). Jeffries's .234 average ran 17.2% below the .283 that the league posted over the same seasons. In OPS terms, Jeffries's .605 stands 19.3% below the league's .749. The hits column peaks at 50, in 1931. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .246 in 1934, did not top the league's .278.
Frequently Asked Questions about Irv Jeffries
- What years did Irv Jeffries play?
- Irv Jeffries played in Major League Baseball from 1930 to 1934.
- Was Irv Jeffries a pitcher?
- No. Irv Jeffries was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Irv Jeffries hit?
- Irv Jeffries hit 8 career home runs with 116 hits.
- What was Irv Jeffries's career batting average?
- Irv Jeffries batted .234 over his career, with 116 hits in 495 at bats.
- How many RBI did Irv Jeffries have?
- Irv Jeffries drove in 46 runs in his career.
- Is Irv Jeffries in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Irv Jeffries has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.