Larnie Jordan
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Larnie Jordan was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball for the Philadelphia Stars and the New York Black Yankees. In 87 career games, he hit .305 with 97 hits, 2 home runs, and 41 RBI. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 146.
- 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 182 lb
- Died
- 2/8/1987 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
Full name: Larnie Lee Jordan
Negro Leagues (season totals). Additive Retrosheet-digitized totals for seasons not already in the logs above; they are not summed into the career line. No team/league breakdown is available, and coverage may be partial.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87 | 318 | 58 | 97 | 19 | 10 | 2 | 41 | 6 | 12 | 2 | .305 | .330 | .447 | .777 | 146 |
Career AVG .305 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +16.9% above league average.
Career OBP .330 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .447 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — +20.6% above league average.
Career OPS .777 vs. league average .701 across their career seasons — +10.9% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | PS | NN2 | 42 | 168 | 33 | 53 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 29 | 4 | 8 | 2 | .315 | .267 (+18%) | .335 (+3%) | .387 (+26%) | .722 (+15%) | 355.4 |
| 1941 | PS | NN2 | 35 | 121 | 20 | 32 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 0 | .264 | .262 (+1%) | .332 (-13%) | .373 (-5%) | .705 (-9%) | -209.9 |
| 1942 | NBY | NN2 | 10 | 29 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .414 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 87 | 318 | 58 | 97 | 19 | 10 | 2 | 41 | 6 | 12 | 2 | .305 | — | — | — | — | 146 | ||
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 (62 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 37 | 131 | 25 | 38 | 2 | 14 | .290 |
| Away | 25 | 90 | 14 | 28 | 0 | 1 | .311 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942-06-28 | NY5 | BLG | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-06-27 | NY5 | PH5 | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-06-21 | NY5 | NW2 | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-06-21 | NY5 | NW2 | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-06-13 | NY5 | PH5 | W | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-05-23 | NY5 | HOM | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-05-10 | NY5 | HOM | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-05-10 | NY5 | HOM | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-05-09 | NY5 | HOM | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941-09-01 | PH5 | NY6 | L | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 13 |
| Third Base | 4 |
| Shortstop | 66 |
Larnie Jordan: the record in brief
The season rows for Larnie Jordan begin in 1940. By club, Jordan's seasons break down as the Philadelphia Stars (1940 to 1941) and the New York Black Yankees (1942). Jordan is listed as a shortstop at 182 pounds on a 5-foot-10 frame. The bio says Jordan batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is April 23, 1914, in Valdosta, GA, USA. The bio records the death on February 8, 1987, in Philadelphia, PA, USA. The given name on file is Larnie Lee Jordan.
Across 87 games at the plate, Jordan's career line reads 97 hits in 318 at bats for a .305 average, adding 2 home runs and 41 RBI. The on-base percentage is .330 and the slugging percentage .447, for an OPS of .777. Jordan's .305 average ran 16.9% above the .261 that the league posted over the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .777 to a league .701, 10.9% above average. The highest hit total in a season was 53, in 1940.
Frequently Asked Questions about Larnie Jordan
- Was Larnie Jordan a pitcher?
- No. Larnie Jordan was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Larnie Jordan hit?
- Larnie Jordan hit 2 career home runs with 97 hits.
- What teams did Larnie Jordan play for?
- Larnie Jordan played for 2 teams: the Philadelphia Stars (1940–1941) and the New York Black Yankees (1942).
- What were Larnie Jordan's career stats?
- In 87 games, Larnie Jordan had 97 hits, 2 home runs, 41 RBI, 58 runs, and 6 stolen bases, with a .305 batting average.
- What position did Larnie Jordan play?
- Larnie Jordan played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Larnie Jordan and how much did he weigh?
- Larnie Jordan was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 182 pounds.
- How many home runs did Larnie Jordan hit each season?
- Larnie Jordan's home runs by season: 2 in 1940, 0 in 1941, and 0 in 1942. His most in one season was 2, in 1940.
- What was Larnie Jordan's career batting average?
- Larnie Jordan batted .305 over his career, with 97 hits in 318 at bats.
- How many RBI did Larnie Jordan have?
- Larnie Jordan drove in 41 runs in his career.
- Is Larnie Jordan in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Larnie Jordan has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.