Niles Jordan
Born: 12/1/1925 in Lyman, WA, USA
Died: 3/15/2008 in Sedro-Woolley, WA, USA
MLB Debut: 1951-08-26 | Final Game: 1952-09-16
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Niles Chapman Jordan
Biography
Niles Jordan was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Major Leagues from 1951 to 1952. Born in 1925, Jordan made his debut during a time when the sport was transitioning into the post-war era, characterized by a resurgence in fan interest and an evolving style of play. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 2-4, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.19. His pitching repertoire allowed him to strike out 13 batters, showcasing his ability to handle pressure situations on the mound.
Though his career was relatively short, Jordan's contribution to the game during its formative years in the early 1950s is noteworthy. He played during a time when Major League Baseball was growing in popularity and beginning to integrate players from diverse backgrounds, which would forever change the landscape of the sport. Despite not recording any saves, Jordan's role as a pitcher highlighted the competitive spirit of the era, as he navigated the challenges of a league filled with emerging talent and established stars.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 43.0 | 49 | 20 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 4.19 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | PHI | NL | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 36.7 | 35 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 3.19 | 81.2 |
| 1952 | CIN | NL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 9.95 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.071 | 0.133 | 0.071 | 0.205 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | PHI | NL | 5 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.077 | 0.0 |
| 1952 | CIN | NL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | PHI | P | 5 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952 | CIN | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 8 |