Jimmy Jordan
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1933-1936)
Jimmy Jordan was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1933 to 1936 for the Brooklyn Dodgers, a span of 4 seasons. In 376 career games, he hit .257 with 327 hits, 2 home runs, and 118 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 157 lb
- Died
- 12/4/1957 in Gastonia, NC, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1933-04-20
- Last Game
- 1936-09-27
Full name: James William Jordan
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 376 | 1,273 | 102 | 327 | 51 | 4 | 2 | 118 | 8 | 37 | 76 | .257 | .279 | .308 | .587 | -4,345 |
Career AVG .257 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — 7.6% below league average.
Career OBP .279 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 18.1% below league average.
Career SLG .308 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 21.8% below league average.
Career OPS .587 vs. league average .734 across their career seasons — 20.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | BRO | NL | 70 | 211 | 16 | 54 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 3 | 4 | 6 | .256 | .270 (-5%) | .329 (-18%) | .377 (-15%) | .707 (-16%) | -581.6 |
| 1934 | BRO | NL | 97 | 369 | 34 | 98 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 43 | 1 | 9 | 32 | .266 | .278 (-4%) | .340 (-16%) | .392 (-18%) | .733 (-17%) | -1074.3 |
| 1935 | BRO | NL | 94 | 295 | 26 | 82 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 3 | 9 | 17 | .278 | .279 (-1%) | .342 (-12%) | .399 (-24%) | .742 (-19%) | -886.9 |
| 1936 | BRO | NL | 115 | 398 | 26 | 93 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 28 | 1 | 15 | 21 | .234 | .283 (-18%) | .349 (-25%) | .404 (-28%) | .753 (-27%) | -1801.8 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 376 | 1,273 | 102 | 327 | 51 | 4 | 2 | 118 | 8 | 37 | 76 | .257 | — | — | — | — | -4,345 | ||
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 (376 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 178 | 596 | 45 | 147 | 2 | 68 | .247 |
| Away | 198 | 676 | 56 | 180 | 0 | 51 | .266 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936-09-27 | BRO | NY1 | W | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936-09-26 | BRO | NY1 | W | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1936-09-24 | BRO | PHI | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1936-09-24 | BRO | PHI | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936-09-23 | BRO | BSN | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936-09-22 | BRO | BSN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1936-09-22 | BRO | BSN | L | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1936-09-21 | BRO | BSN | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936-09-20 | BRO | NY1 | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936-09-19 | BRO | NY1 | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 196 | 0 | 423 | 554 | 31 | 96 |
| 3B | 20 | 0 | 25 | 27 | 5 | 2 |
| SS | 139 | 0 | 257 | 432 | 26 | 53 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | BRO | 2B | 11 | 0 | 18 | 21 | 3 | 2 |
| 1933 | BRO | SS | 51 | 0 | 104 | 182 | 9 | 25 |
| 1934 | BRO | 2B | 41 | 0 | 77 | 111 | 9 | 27 |
| 1934 | BRO | 3B | 9 | 0 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 1 |
| 1934 | BRO | SS | 51 | 0 | 80 | 135 | 10 | 13 |
| 1935 | BRO | 2B | 46 | 0 | 119 | 175 | 5 | 26 |
| 1935 | BRO | 3B | 5 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 1935 | BRO | SS | 28 | 0 | 55 | 98 | 7 | 13 |
| 1936 | BRO | 2B | 98 | 0 | 209 | 247 | 14 | 41 |
| 1936 | BRO | 3B | 6 | 0 | 8 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| 1936 | BRO | SS | 9 | 0 | 18 | 17 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 197 |
| Third Base | 20 |
| Shortstop | 138 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Jimmy Jordan (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Jimmy Jordan: the record in brief
According to the bio, Jimmy Jordan debuted on April 20, 1933 and played a final game on September 27, 1936. Every season row on the page belongs to the Brooklyn Dodgers, from 1933 through 1936. Jordan, born on January 13, 1908, in Tucapau, SC, USA, is listed as a second baseman and both batted and threw right-handed. The bio gives 5'9" and 157 pounds. Jordan died on December 4, 1957, in Gastonia, NC, USA. Jimmy Jordan was the playing name; the full given name is James William.
In 376 games and 1,273 at bats, Jordan batted .257 with 327 hits, adding 2 home runs and 118 runs batted in. Jordan got on base at a .279 rate and slugged .308 (.587 OPS). Set against a .278 league average for the same years, Jordan's .257 average sits 7.6% below it. The OPS comparison is .587 to a league .734, 20.1% below average. 1934 produced Jordan's most hits, 98 of them for the Brooklyn Dodgers. 1934 brought the most runs batted in, 43. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .278 in 1935, did not top the league's .279.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jimmy Jordan
- What years did Jimmy Jordan play?
- Jimmy Jordan played in Major League Baseball from 1933 to 1936.
- Was Jimmy Jordan a pitcher?
- No. Jimmy Jordan was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Jimmy Jordan hit?
- Jimmy Jordan hit 2 career home runs with 327 hits.
- What teams did Jimmy Jordan play for?
- Jimmy Jordan played for one team, the Brooklyn Dodgers (1933–1936).
- What were Jimmy Jordan's career stats?
- In 376 games, Jimmy Jordan had 327 hits, 2 home runs, 118 RBI, 102 runs, and 8 stolen bases, with a .257 batting average.
- What position did Jimmy Jordan play?
- Jimmy Jordan played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jimmy Jordan and how much did he weigh?
- Jimmy Jordan was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 157 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jimmy Jordan hit each season?
- Jimmy Jordan's home runs by season: 0 in 1933, 0 in 1934, 0 in 1935, and 2 in 1936. His most in one season was 2, in 1936.
- What was Jimmy Jordan's career batting average?
- Jimmy Jordan batted .257 over his career, with 327 hits in 1,273 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jimmy Jordan have?
- Jimmy Jordan drove in 118 runs in his career.
- Is Jimmy Jordan in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jimmy Jordan has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.