Mike Jordan
Born: 2/7/1863 in Lawrence, MA, USA
Died: 9/25/1940 in Lawrence, MA, USA
MLB Debut: 1890-08-21 | Final Game: 1890-10-03
Height: 5'7" | Weight: 155 lbs
Full name: Michael Henry Jordan
Biography
Mike Jordan, born in 1863, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from August 21, 1890, to October 3, 1890. As a position player, he participated in 37 games during a time when baseball was beginning to establish itself as America's pastime. While his statistics reflect the challenges players faced in the late 19th century, Jordan's contributions to the game were part of the evolving landscape of professional baseball.
Over his brief career, Jordan recorded 12 hits, resulting in a batting average of .096. He demonstrated some versatility on the basepaths, successfully stealing five bases and driving in six runs. Although he did not hit any home runs, his presence on the field during the nascent stages of professional baseball highlighted the game's transition into a more organized and competitive sport. Jordan's time in baseball, albeit short, was part of a broader narrative that saw the sport grow in popularity and complexity, laying the groundwork for the generations of players who followed.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | 125 | 8 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 15 | 19 | 0.096 | 0.210 | 0.104 | 0.314 | -1100.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | PIT | NL | 37 | 125 | 8 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 15 | 19 | 0.096 | -1100.8 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 37 | 0 | 62 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | PIT | OF | 37 | 0 | 62 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 29 |
| Center Field | 8 |