Irv Waldron
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1901)
Irv Waldron was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball in 1901 for the Milwaukee Brewers and the Washington Senators. In 141 career games, he hit .311 with 186 hits and 52 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 756.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'5" / 155 lb
- Died
- 7/22/1944 in Worcester, MA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1901-04-25
- Last Game
- 1901-09-27
Full name: Irving J. Waldron
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 141 | 598 | 102 | 186 | 22 | 9 | 0 | 52 | 20 | 38 | 20 | .311 | .356 | .378 | .734 | 756 |
Career AVG .311 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — +14.4% above league average.
Career OBP .356 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — +9.0% above league average.
Career SLG .378 vs. league average .360 across their career seasons — +5.1% above league average.
Career OPS .734 vs. league average .686 across their career seasons — +7.0% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | MLA | AL | 62 | 266 | 48 | 79 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 29 | 12 | 16 | 11 | .297 | .271 (+9%) | .326 (+5%) | .359 (+3%) | .686 (+4%) | 167.7 |
| 1901 | WS1 | AL | 79 | 332 | 54 | 107 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 23 | 8 | 22 | 9 | .322 | .271 (+19%) | .326 (+13%) | .359 (+6%) | .686 (+9%) | 167.7 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 141 | 598 | 102 | 186 | 22 | 9 | 0 | 52 | 20 | 38 | 20 | .311 | — | — | — | — | 335 | ||
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 (141 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 64 | 273 | 49 | 80 | 0 | 19 | .293 |
| Away | 77 | 327 | 53 | 106 | 0 | 33 | .324 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901-09-27 | MIN | CHW | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-09-26 | MIN | DET | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-09-25 | MIN | DET | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-09-24 | MIN | DET | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1901-09-23 | MIN | CLE | L | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-09-23 | MIN | CLE | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-09-21 | MIN | CLE | W | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1901-09-21 | MIN | CLE | W | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1901-09-20 | MIN | CLE | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1901-09-18 | MIN | MLA | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Center Field | 69 |
| Right Field | 71 |
Irv Waldron: the record in brief
According to the bio, Irv Waldron debuted on April 25, 1901 and played a final game on September 27, 1901. Waldron played for the Milwaukee Brewers (1901) and the Washington Senators (1901). At 5 feet, 5 inches and 155 pounds, Waldron is listed as an outfielder. The bio says Waldron batted left-handed and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is January 21, 1872, in Hillside, NY, USA. Waldron died on July 22, 1944, in Worcester, MA, USA. Irv Waldron was the playing name; the full given name is Irving J.
In 141 games and 598 at bats, Waldron batted .311 with 186 hits, along with 52 RBI and 20 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .356 and .378 give Waldron a career OPS of .734. Measured against the leagues Waldron played in, the .311 career average compares with a .272 league average over the same seasons, 14.4% above the league. By OPS the gap is 7.0% above league average (.734 against .686). The highest hit total in a season was 107, in 1901. Waldron drove in a season-high 29 runs in 1901.
Frequently Asked Questions about Irv Waldron
- Was Irv Waldron a pitcher?
- No. Irv Waldron was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Irv Waldron hit?
- Irv Waldron hit 0 career home runs with 186 hits.
- What was Irv Waldron's career batting average?
- Irv Waldron batted .311 over his career, with 186 hits in 598 at bats.
- How many RBI did Irv Waldron have?
- Irv Waldron drove in 52 runs in his career.
- Is Irv Waldron in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Irv Waldron has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Irv Waldron play for?
- Irv Waldron played for the Milwaukee Brewers and the Washington Senators.