Harry Jordan
Born: 2/14/1873 in Titusville, PA, USA
Died: 3/1/1920 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1894-09-25 | Final Game: 1895-07-05
Full name: Harry James Jordan
Biography
Harry Jordan, born in 1873, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1894 to July 5, 1895. Jordan played during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving with increasing popularity and the establishment of more formalized league structures. His time in the Major Leagues was brief, but he left an imprint as a part of the burgeoning professional baseball landscape.
With a career record of 1-2 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.15, Jordan's pitching style demonstrated the challenges faced by pitchers of his era. Over his limited time in the majors, he recorded 5 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to compete at a high level, even if his overall impact was modest. Though he did not achieve notable accolades or prolonged success, Jordan's contributions to the game during its formative years are a testament to the many players who laid the groundwork for future generations in the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 26.0 | 34 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 4.15 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1894 | PIT | NL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4.00 | 0.0 |
| 1895 | PIT | NL | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 17.0 | 24 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 4.24 | 182.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.200 | 0.273 | 0.200 | 0.473 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1894 | PIT | NL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1895 | PIT | NL | 2 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1894 | PIT | P | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1895 | PIT | P | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 3 |