Tom Jordan, baseball player, 1944-1948

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

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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

Career AVG .240 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 8.1% below league average.

Career OBP .270 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 18.6% below league average.

Career SLG .354 vs. league average .365 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.624 vs. league average 0.697 across their career seasons — 10.4% below 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
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