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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | NY1 | NL | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1929 | NY1 | NL | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1931 | WSN | AL | 9 | 18 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
| 1932 | BSN | NL | 49 | 212 | 27 | 68 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 29 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0.321 | 90.1 |
| 1933 | BSN | NL | 152 | 588 | 77 | 168 | 29 | 9 | 4 | 46 | 4 | 34 | 22 | 0.286 | 5.0 |
| 1934 | BSN | NL | 124 | 489 | 68 | 152 | 26 | 9 | 2 | 58 | 3 | 35 | 19 | 0.311 | 388.4 |
| 1935 | BSN | NL | 130 | 470 | 62 | 131 | 24 | 5 | 5 | 35 | 3 | 19 | 17 | 0.279 | -750.6 |
| 1936 | BSN | NL | 138 | 555 | 81 | 179 | 27 | 5 | 3 | 66 | 2 | 45 | 22 | 0.323 | 487.2 |
| 1937 | BSN | NL | 8 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1937 | CIN | NL | 98 | 316 | 45 | 89 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 28 | 6 | 25 | 14 | 0.282 | 0.0 |
| 1938 | CIN | NL | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
| 1938 | PHI | NL | 87 | 310 | 31 | 93 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 17 | 4 | 0.300 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | NY1 | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1931 | WS1 | 1B | 7 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 1932 | BSN | 1B | 49 | 0 | 514 | 31 | 5 | 48 |
| 1933 | BSN | 1B | 150 | 0 | 1513 | 88 | 14 | 117 |
| 1934 | BSN | 1B | 117 | 0 | 1165 | 66 | 14 | 85 |
| 1935 | BSN | 1B | 95 | 0 | 857 | 66 | 16 | 59 |
| 1935 | BSN | 3B | 8 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 1 | 1 |
| 1935 | BSN | OF | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936 | BSN | 1B | 136 | 0 | 1307 | 96 | 10 | 137 |
| 1937 | CIN | 1B | 76 | 0 | 669 | 46 | 8 | 55 |
| 1938 | PHI | 1B | 17 | 0 | 134 | 12 | 0 | 11 |
| 1938 | PHI | 3B | 58 | 0 | 42 | 103 | 4 | 13 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 648 |
| Third Base | 68 |
| Right Field | 2 |