Terry Jorgensen
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1989-1993)
Terry Jorgensen was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 1993 for the Minnesota Twins, a span of 5 seasons. In 91 career games, he hit .240 with 56 hits, 1 home runs, and 19 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 208 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1989-09-10
- Last Game
- 1993-10-01
Full name: Terry Allen Jorgensen
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | 233 | 21 | 56 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 2 | 17 | 37 | .240 | .292 | .292 | .584 | -616 |
Career AVG .240 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 7.0% below league average.
Career OBP .292 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 10.0% below league average.
Career SLG .292 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 24.3% below league average.
Career OPS .584 vs. league average .711 across their career seasons — 17.8% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | MIN | AL | 10 | 23 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5 | .174 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1992 | MIN | AL | 22 | 58 | 5 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 11 | .310 | .255 (+21%) | .322 (+8%) | .377 (-13%) | .699 (-3%) | -19.9 |
| 1993 | MIN | AL | 59 | 152 | 15 | 34 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 10 | 21 | .224 | .265 (-16%) | .332 (-19%) | .403 (-28%) | .735 (-24%) | -596.5 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 91 | 233 | 21 | 56 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 2 | 17 | 37 | .240 | — | — | — | — | -616 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (91 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 48 | 125 | 13 | 33 | 0 | 9 | .264 |
| Away | 43 | 108 | 8 | 23 | 1 | 10 | .213 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-10-01 | MIN | SEA | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-09-30 | MIN | LAA | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-09-29 | MIN | LAA | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-09-28 | MIN | LAA | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-09-27 | MIN | LAA | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993-09-25 | MIN | BOS | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-09-24 | MIN | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993-09-21 | MIN | NYY | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-09-16 | MIN | OAK | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-09-15 | MIN | OAK | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 22 |
| Third Base | 63 |
| Shortstop | 8 |
Salary History
Terry Jorgensen's recorded salaries total $219,000 over 2 seasons, 1990 to 1993. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Jorgensen's career ran from 1989 to 1993. No salary is recorded for 1989 and 1992.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | MIN | AL | $119,000 |
| 1990 | MIN | AL | $100,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $219,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh | Oshkosh | WI | 1985, 1986, 1987 |
Terry Jorgensen: the record in brief
According to the bio, Terry Jorgensen debuted on September 10, 1989 and played a final game on October 1, 1993. All of the seasons listed were played for the Minnesota Twins. Jorgensen played primarily as a third baseman and threw and hit right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on September 2, 1966, in Kewaunee, WI, USA and a listed size of 208 pounds on a 6-foot-4 frame. Terry Jorgensen was the playing name; the full given name is Terry Allen.
Jorgensen's career batting table shows 91 games, 233 at bats and 56 hits, a .240 average, plus 1 home run and 19 RBI. The on-base percentage is .292 and the slugging percentage .292, for an OPS of .584. Set against a .259 league average for the same years, Jorgensen's .240 average sits 7.0% below it. The OPS comparison is .584 to a league .711, 17.8% below average. The highest hit total in a season was 34, in 1993. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .224 in 1993, did not top the league's .265.
Frequently Asked Questions about Terry Jorgensen
- What years did Terry Jorgensen play?
- Terry Jorgensen played in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 1993.
- Was Terry Jorgensen a pitcher?
- No. Terry Jorgensen was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Terry Jorgensen hit?
- Terry Jorgensen hit 1 career home run with 56 hits.
- What teams did Terry Jorgensen play for?
- Terry Jorgensen played for one team, the Minnesota Twins (1989, 1992–1993).
- What were Terry Jorgensen's career stats?
- In 91 games, Terry Jorgensen had 56 hits, 1 home runs, 19 RBI, 21 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .240 batting average.
- How much did Terry Jorgensen earn in his career?
- Terry Jorgensen's recorded salaries total $219,000 over 2 seasons, 1990 to 1993. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Jorgensen's career ran from 1989 to 1993. No salary is recorded for 1989 and 1992.
- What was Terry Jorgensen's salary?
- Terry Jorgensen's last recorded salary was $119,000, in 1993. His highest recorded salary was $119,000, in 1993, and his lowest was $100,000, in 1990. The Salary History table lists each season from 1990 to 1993.
- What position did Terry Jorgensen play?
- Terry Jorgensen played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Terry Jorgensen and how much did he weigh?
- Terry Jorgensen was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 208 pounds.
- How many home runs did Terry Jorgensen hit each season?
- Terry Jorgensen's home runs by season: 0 in 1989, 0 in 1992, and 1 in 1993. His most in one season was 1, in 1993.
- What was Terry Jorgensen's career batting average?
- Terry Jorgensen batted .240 over his career, with 56 hits in 233 at bats.
- How many RBI did Terry Jorgensen have?
- Terry Jorgensen drove in 19 runs in his career.
- Is Terry Jorgensen in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Terry Jorgensen has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.