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.
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 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.