Jess Orndorff

Born: 1/15/1881 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 9/28/1960 in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1907-04-18 | Final Game: 1907-04-24

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: Jesse Walworth Thayer Orndorff

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Biography

Jess Orndorff was a professional baseball player born in 1881, who played in the early 20th century. His career spanned a brief period from April 18 to April 24 in 1907, during which he appeared in five games as a position player. Although his time in Major League Baseball was short-lived, Orndorff made his mark in an era that was characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Throughout his limited career, Orndorff recorded two hits and finished with a batting average of .118. He did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs, and he did not steal any bases. Despite the challenges of competing in the big leagues, which included facing some of the era's toughest pitchers, Orndorff's brief stint remains a testament to the opportunities and challenges that early players faced in the rapidly evolving landscape of professional baseball. His legacy, while modest in statistical terms, contributes to the rich tapestry of the sport's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
5	17	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	7	0.118	0.118	0.118	0.235	0.0

Career AVG .118 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 52.0% below league average.

Career OBP .118 vs. league average .304 across their career seasons — 61.4% below league average.

Career SLG .118 vs. league average .309 across their career seasons — 61.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.235 vs. league average 0.613 across their career seasons — 61.6% 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
1907	BSN	NL	5	17	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	7	0.118	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	5	4	11	7	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1907	BSN	C	5	4	11	7	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	5