Jordan Tata
Born: 9/20/1981 in Plano, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 2006-04-06 | Final Game: 2007-08-10
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 220 lbs
Full name: Jordan Arthur Tata
Biography
Jordan Tata was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1981, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2007. Known for his right-handed pitching, Tata made his mark during a time when the league was increasingly focused on power hitting and offensive production. Over the course of his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 1-1, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 6.91, indicative of the challenges he faced on the mound.
Despite the modest statistics, Tata contributed to his teams with a total of 14 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to deliver crucial outs during appearances. While he did not record any saves, his role as a pitcher was vital in the context of late-inning situations. Tata's time in the majors reflected the competitive nature of the mid-2000s, an era marked by the dominance of hard-throwing pitchers and the ongoing evolution of the game. After his retirement, Tata remained a part of baseball history, remembered for his contributions during a unique period in the sport's evolution.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28.7 | 30 | 22 | 2 | 15 | 14 | 6.91 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.7 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 6.14 | -44.1 |
| 2007 | DET | AL | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.0 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 7.71 | -244.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | DET | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | DET | AL | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 11 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | DET | P | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | DET | P | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 11 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | DET | AL | $391,500 |
| 2006 | DET | AL | $327,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $718,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma Wesleyan University | Bartlesville | OK | 2000, 2001 |
| Sam Houston State University | Huntsville | TX | 2002, 2003 |