Brian Jordan, baseball player, 184 home runs, 1992-2006

Brian Jordan

Born: 3/29/1967 in Baltimore, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1992-04-08 | Final Game: 2006-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Brian O'Neal Jordan

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Biography

Brian Jordan, born in 1967, was a versatile position player who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 2006. Over the course of his career, he played in 1,456 games, recording 1,454 hits and showcasing his power with 184 home runs. Known for his strong batting ability, Jordan finished his career with a commendable batting average of .282 and drove in 821 runs, while also contributing with 119 stolen bases. His dynamic play style and ability to perform in clutch situations earned him an All-Star selection during his career. Jordan played in an era that spanned significant changes in baseball, including the rise of power hitting and the increasing emphasis on athleticism. His career is particularly notable for his successful transition from a promising football athlete to a professional baseball player, illustrating his exceptional athleticism and versatility. Throughout his time in the league, Jordan left a lasting legacy as a well-rounded player who could impact games both offensively and defensively, making him a respected figure in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1456 5160 755 1454 267 37 184 821 119 353 842 0.282 0.333 0.455 0.788 3444.9

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG PIV
1992 STL NL 55 193 17 40 9 4 5 22 7 10 48 0.207 -440.9
1993 STL NL 67 223 33 69 10 6 10 44 6 12 35 0.309 767.7
1994 STL NL 53 178 14 46 8 2 5 15 4 16 40 0.258 -166.3
1995 STL NL 131 490 83 145 20 4 22 81 24 22 79 0.296 858.3
1996 STL NL 140 513 82 159 36 1 17 104 22 29 84 0.310 778.8
1997 STL NL 47 145 17 34 5 0 0 10 6 10 21 0.234 -553.8
1998 STL NL 150 564 100 178 34 7 25 91 17 40 66 0.316 2197.4
1999 ATL NL 153 576 100 163 28 4 23 115 13 51 81 0.283 434.0
2000 ATL NL 133 489 71 129 26 0 17 77 10 38 80 0.264 -606.2
2001 ATL NL 148 560 82 165 32 3 25 97 3 31 88 0.295 930.2
2002 LAD NL 128 471 65 134 27 3 18 80 2 34 86 0.285 678.1
2003 LAD NL 66 224 28 67 9 0 6 28 1 23 30 0.299 276.1
2004 TEX AL 61 212 27 47 13 1 5 23 2 16 35 0.222 -720.2
2005 ATL NL 76 231 25 57 8 2 3 24 2 14 46 0.247 -693.8
2006 ATL NL 48 91 11 21 2 0 3 10 0 7 23 0.231 -294.6

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
38 140 16 35 6 1 6 27 11 27 0.250

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2005 NLDS2 ATL 3 5 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0.200
2001 NLDS1 ATL 3 11 1 2 0 0 1 2 0 5 0.182
2001 NLCS ATL 5 21 1 4 2 0 0 3 0 6 0.190
2000 NLDS1 ATL 3 11 1 4 1 0 0 4 1 1 0.364
1999 NLDS1 ATL 4 17 2 8 1 0 1 7 1 2 0.471
1999 WS ATL 4 13 1 1 0 0 0 1 4 2 0.077
1999 NLCS ATL 6 25 3 5 0 0 2 5 3 5 0.200
1996 NLDS2 SLN 3 12 4 4 0 0 1 3 1 3 0.333
1996 NLCS SLN 7 25 3 6 1 1 1 2 1 3 0.240

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 27 18 138 10 2 13
3B 1 0 0 1 0 0
OF 1334 1271 2714 85 33 19

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1992 SLN OF 53 48 101 4 1 0
1993 SLN OF 65 55 140 4 4 0
1994 SLN 1B 1 0 0 1 0 0
1994 SLN OF 46 44 105 5 1 1
1995 SLN OF 126 122 267 4 1 2
1996 SLN 1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1996 SLN OF 136 131 309 9 2 0
1997 SLN OF 44 37 82 2 0 0
1998 SLN 3B 1 0 0 1 0 0
1998 SLN OF 141 134 284 11 9 6
1999 ATL OF 150 148 295 9 3 3
2000 ATL OF 130 127 287 7 3 0
2001 ATL OF 144 142 321 11 3 2
2002 LAN OF 125 123 213 10 4 4
2003 LAN OF 62 59 98 2 1 0
2004 TEX OF 44 40 94 1 1 0
2005 ATL OF 62 59 112 6 0 1
2006 ATL 1B 25 18 137 9 2 13
2006 ATL OF 6 2 6 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 27
Third Base 1
Left Field 291
Center Field 145
Right Field 945
Designated Hitter 27

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2002 Player of the Month September
1998 Player of the Week Week of 1998-05-16
1996 Player of the Week Week of 1996-06-29
1996 Player of the Week Week of 1996-07-13
1996 Player of the Week Week of 1996-09-07

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2006 ATL NL $700,000
2005 ATL NL $600,000
2004 TEX AL $1,250,000
2003 LAN NL $9,600,000
2002 LAN NL $6,600,000
2001 ATL NL $9,100,000
2000 ATL NL $7,600,000
1999 ATL NL $4,600,000
1998 SLN NL $3,700,000
1997 SLN NL $3,300,000
1996 SLN NL $2,500,000
1995 SLN NL $725,000
1994 SLN NL $846,667
1993 SLN NL $716,667
1992 SLN NL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $51,947,334

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Richmond Richmond VA 1986, 1987, 1988

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2001 Most Valuable Player NL 18th 7.0 448 0
1999 Most Valuable Player NL 19th 11.0 448 0
1996 Most Valuable Player NL 8th 69.0 392 0