Milt Jordan

Born: 5/24/1927 in Mineral Springs, PA, USA

Died: 5/13/1993 in Ithaca, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1953-04-16 | Final Game: 1953-05-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 207 lbs

Full name: Milton Mignot Jordan

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Biography

Milt Jordan, born in 1927, had a brief but notable presence in Major League Baseball. He played as a position player, making his mark during the 1953 season. Jordan's career in the big leagues spanned from April 16, 1953, to May 10, 1953, a time when the game was evolving in the post-war era, characterized by increased competition and the gradual integration of talent. Although his time in the majors was limited to just eight games, he achieved a batting average of 0.5, securing one hit during his tenure. Despite not recording any home runs or RBIs, Jordan's appearance in the league during this transitional period remains a part of baseball history. His participation reflects the challenges and opportunities faced by players of his era. While his major league career did not flourish extensively, Milt Jordan's brief stint serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who have aspired to compete at the highest level of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	8	1	0	0	0	17.0	26	11	3	5	4	5.82	0

Career ERA 5.82 vs. league average 4.14 across their career seasons — 40.7% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1953	DET	AL	0	1	8	1	0	0	0	17.0	26	11	5	4	5.82	4.14 (-41%)	-494.7

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
8	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.500	0.500	0.500	1.000	0.0

Career AVG .500 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — +89.2% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — +48.9% above league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — +25.8% above league average.

Career OPS 1.000 vs. league average 0.733 across their career seasons — +36.4% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1953	DET	AL	8	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	8	0	0	6	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1953	DET	P	8	0	0	6	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	8