Jess Orndorff
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1907)
Jess Orndorff was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1907 for the Boston Braves. In 5 career games, he hit .118 with 2 hits.
- 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 168 lb
- Died
- 9/28/1960 in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1907-04-18
- Last Game
- 1907-04-24
Full name: Jesse Walworth Thayer Orndorff
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 | .118 | .118 | .118 | .235 | 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 .235 vs. league average .613 across their career seasons — 61.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 | BSN | NL | 5 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | .118 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 5 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | .118 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 2 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .286 |
Last 5 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907-04-24 | BSN | BRO | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1907-04-23 | BSN | NY1 | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1907-04-22 | BSN | NY1 | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1907-04-20 | BSN | NY1 | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1907-04-18 | BSN | PHI | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 5 |
Jess Orndorff: the record in brief
According to the bio, Jess Orndorff debuted on April 18, 1907 and played a final game on April 24, 1907. The team column never changes: it is the Boston Doves in 1907. The bio lists Orndorff as a catcher who batted from both sides and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 6'0" and 168 pounds. The birth record reads January 15, 1881, in Chicago, IL, USA. Orndorff's death is recorded on September 28, 1960, in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA, USA. The given name on file is Jesse Walworth Thayer Orndorff.
Orndorff's career batting table shows 5 games, 17 at bats and 2 hits, a .118 average. Measured against the leagues Orndorff played in, the .118 career average compares with a .245 league average over the same seasons, 52.0% below the league. By OPS the gap is 61.6% below league average (.235 against .613). Only one season appears, 1907 for the Boston Doves, when Orndorff played 5 games and went 2 for 17.
The position breakdown shows 5 games, all at catcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jess Orndorff
- Was Jess Orndorff a pitcher?
- No. Jess Orndorff was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Jess Orndorff hit?
- Jess Orndorff hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What teams did Jess Orndorff play for?
- Jess Orndorff played for one team, the Boston Doves (1907).
- What were Jess Orndorff's career stats?
- In 5 games, Jess Orndorff had 2 hits, with a .118 batting average.
- What position did Jess Orndorff play?
- Jess Orndorff played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jess Orndorff and how much did he weigh?
- Jess Orndorff was listed at 6 feet and 168 pounds.
- What was Jess Orndorff's career batting average?
- Jess Orndorff batted .118 over his career, with 2 hits in 17 at bats.
- Is Jess Orndorff in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jess Orndorff has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.