Ted Jourdan
Born: 9/5/1895 in New Orleans, LA, USA
Died: 9/23/1961 in New Orleans, LA, USA
MLB Debut: 1916-09-18 | Final Game: 1920-10-03
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Theodore Charles Jourdan
Biography
Ted Jourdan was a professional baseball player born in 1895, whose career spanned from 1916 to 1920. Primarily known as a position player, Jourdan played in a total of 75 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded 42 hits, achieving a batting average of .214. Despite not hitting any home runs, he contributed 11 runs batted in (RBIs) to his teams. Jourdan also displayed some speed on the base paths, finishing his career with 5 stolen bases.
Jourdan's playing career unfolded during a pivotal era in baseball, marked by the transition from the deadball era to a time when offensive production was beginning to rise. While he may not have been a standout player in terms of statistics, he was part of the fabric of early 20th-century baseball, contributing to the sport's evolution. His journey through the league reflects the challenges and dynamics faced by players of his time, making him a notable figure in the annals of baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | 196 | 19 | 42 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 5 | 19 | 21 | 0.214 | 0.300 | 0.270 | 0.570 | -184.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | CHW | AL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1917 | CHW | AL | 17 | 34 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.147 | 0.0 |
| 1918 | CHW | AL | 7 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
| 1920 | CHW | AL | 48 | 150 | 16 | 36 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 17 | 17 | 0.240 | -184.9 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 56 | 0 | 449 | 23 | 9 | 37 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | CHA | 1B | 14 | 0 | 68 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| 1918 | CHA | 1B | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920 | CHA | 1B | 40 | 0 | 369 | 18 | 7 | 35 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 56 |