Tom Jordan
Born: 9/5/1919 in Lawton, OK, USA
Died: 8/26/2019 in Roswell, NM, USA
MLB Debut: 1944-09-04 | Final Game: 1948-04-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Thomas Jefferson Jordan
Biography
Tom Jordan was a professional baseball player born in 1919, whose career spanned from 1944 to 1948. Primarily serving as a position player, he appeared in 39 games during his time in Major League Baseball. Jordan recorded a total of 23 hits, including one home run, and drove in six runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .240. Notably, he also contributed with one stolen base, showcasing his versatility on the field.
Jordan's playing career unfolded during a transformative era for baseball, shortly after World War II when the sport began to see a resurgence in popularity. While his time in the majors was relatively brief, his participation in the game during this pivotal period contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history. Although not a household name, Tom Jordan's brief stint in the league reflects the experiences of many players who made their mark in the post-war era, navigating the competitive landscape of American baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 96 | 5 | 23 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0.240 | 0.270 | 0.354 | 0.624 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | CHW | AL | 14 | 45 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.267 | 0.0 |
| 1946 | CHW | AL | 10 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.267 | 0.0 |
| 1946 | CLE | AL | 14 | 35 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1948 | SLA | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 29 | 0 | 91 | 12 | 4 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | CHA | C | 14 | 0 | 48 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| 1946 | CHA | C | 2 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946 | CLE | C | 13 | 0 | 32 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 29 |