Buck Jordan, baseball player, 1927-1938

Buck Jordan

Born: 1/16/1907 in Cooleemee, NC, USA

Died: 3/18/1993 in Salisbury, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1927-09-15 | Final Game: 1938-10-02

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Baxter Byerly Jordan

Biography

Buck Jordan was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball during the late 1920s through the late 1930s. Born in 1907, he made his debut on September 15, 1927, and played until October 2, 1938. Over the course of his career, he participated in 811 games, amassing 890 hits, 17 home runs, and 281 runs batted in, while maintaining an impressive batting average of .299. His ability to make consistent contact at the plate and contribute offensively made him a valuable asset to his teams during a period marked by powerful hitting and evolving strategies in the game. Jordan's playing style was characterized by his solid hitting and speed on the bases, evidenced by his total of 20 stolen bases. He thrived in an era that saw the transition from the deadball period to a more offensive-minded approach, where hitters began to excel in both power and average. While he may not have been among the most storied names in baseball history, Buck Jordan's contributions to the teams he played for during his 11 seasons in the league reflect the competitive spirit and talent of his time, leaving a lasting impact on the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
811 2980 396 890 153 35 17 281 20 182 109 0.299 0.340 0.391 0.731 -544.5

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 648 0 6205 405 68 516
3B 66 0 55 116 5 14
OF 2 0 6 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 648
Third Base 68
Right Field 2