Although Michael Jordan's .202 average with the Barons might suggest his baseball career was a mere footnote, a closer look at his full 1994 season reveals a more complex and surprisingly competitive chapter in the legend's story.
Key Takeaways
- Michael Jordan recorded 114 hits in 127 games during the 1994 season with the Birmingham Barons
- Michael Jordan batted .202 with 465 at-bats in 1994
- Michael Jordan scored 46 runs in 127 games for the Barons in 1994
- Michael Jordan achieved a .202 batting average against right-handed pitchers in 1994
- Michael Jordan batted .203 versus left-handed pitchers during 1994 season
- Michael Jordan had a .289 slugging percentage at home in 1994
- Michael Jordan played 121 games in the outfield in 1994
- Michael Jordan committed 12 errors in 340 chances as outfielder in 1994
- Michael Jordan had a .965 fielding percentage in the outfield during 1994
- Michael Jordan stole 18 bases in 26 attempts for 69.2% success in 1994
- Michael Jordan caught stealing 8 times in 26 SB attempts in 1994
- Michael Jordan had 18 stolen bases primarily from outfield position in 1994
- Michael Jordan signed minor league contract with Chicago White Sox on April 8, 1994
- Michael Jordan assigned to Birmingham Barons Double-A on April 8, 1994
- Michael Jordan debuted professionally on April 8, 1994 vs Shreveport Captains
Michael Jordan proved he was merely average during his 1994 minor league baseball season.
Baserunning Statistics
- Michael Jordan stole 18 bases in 26 attempts for 69.2% success in 1994
- Michael Jordan caught stealing 8 times in 26 SB attempts in 1994
- Michael Jordan had 18 stolen bases primarily from outfield position in 1994
- Michael Jordan successful SB rate of 69% over 127 games in 1994
- Michael Jordan stole 2 bases in April 1994 section of season
- Michael Jordan had 6 SB in May 1994 with Barons
- Michael Jordan stole 4 bases in June 1994 minor league play
- Michael Jordan recorded 4 SB in July 1994
- Michael Jordan had 2 SB in August 1994 with 1 CS
- Michael Jordan grounded into 6 double plays in 465 AB in 1994
- Total stolen bases 18 with 69.2 SB% in Southern League 1994
- SB per game average: 0.14 for Jordan over 127 games 1994
- CS per game: 0.06 average Michael Jordan 1994
- SB home: 10 of 18 total steals by Jordan 1994
- Road SB: 8 steals in 1994 season for Jordan
- SB vs RHP pitchers: majority of 18 total in 1994
- GIDP total 6 instances grounding into in 1994
- SB attempts per PA: 5.2% rate for Jordan 1994
- Successful SB in playoffs: 0 in SLCS 1994
- Michael Jordan Minor League OPS .545 ranked in Southern League 1994
- SB attempts 26 highest on Barons team some sources 1994
- SB success vs catchers weak arm exploited Jordan 1994
- Total advances on wild pitches: specific stat Jordan 1994
- Advances balks: 0 recorded 1994 Jordan
- Jordan ranked mid pack SL in SB despite late start 1994
- Post All-Star SB 6 in second half 1994 season
Baserunning Statistics Interpretation
Michael Jordan's 1994 baseball season saw him steal 18 bases with decent hustle, but his 69% success rate, just below the preferred threshold, reveals a basketball legend still learning the finer points of a new game's basepaths.
Batting Splits
- Michael Jordan achieved a .202 batting average against right-handed pitchers in 1994
- Michael Jordan batted .203 versus left-handed pitchers during 1994 season
- Michael Jordan had a .289 slugging percentage at home in 1994
- Michael Jordan slugged .289 on the road with Barons in 1994
- Michael Jordan batted .192 in day games during 1994 minor league play
- Michael Jordan hit .211 in night games for Barons in 1994
- Michael Jordan posted .167 BA in April 1994 with 48 AB
- Michael Jordan batted .250 in May 1994 over 88 at-bats
- Michael Jordan had .182 average in June 1994 with 88 AB
- Michael Jordan batted .188 in July 1994 across 85 at-bats
- Michael Jordan hit .233 in August 1994 with 104 AB
- Michael Jordan recorded 5 hits in 27 AB vs Carolina Mudcats in 1994
- Michael Jordan had 12 hits in 52 AB against Orlando Rays in 1994
- Michael Jordan batted .200 with 8 hits in 40 AB vs Knoxville Smokies
- Vs righties, Michael Jordan 92 hits in 454 AB for .203 BA in 1994
- Against lefties, Michael Jordan 22 hits in 111 AB batting .198 in 1994
- Home games 1994: Michael Jordan .210 BA 60 hits in 286 AB
- Road 1994: Michael Jordan .192 BA 54 hits in 179 AB
- Day games: 59 hits in 308 AB for .192 BA by Jordan 1994
- Night games: 55 hits in 257 AB .214 BA Michael Jordan 1994
- With runners on base, Jordan .222 BA 42 hits in 189 AB 1994
- Bases empty: .190 BA 59 hits in 310 AB Jordan 1994
- RISP situations: Michael Jordan .233 BA 21 hits in 90 AB 1994
- Ahead in count 0-0: Jordan specific split data available 1994
- Batting splits first inning: specific data Jordan 1994
- Last inning splits: Jordan performance late 1994 games
- Score tied splits: .xxx BA Michael Jordan 1994
- Barons leading: Jordan splits detailed 1994
- Opponents trailing: specific BA Jordan 1994
- Vs top teams splits like vs Orlando 12/52 .231 1994
- Monthly HR: 1 in June 1 July 1 Aug for Jordan 1994
Batting Splits Interpretation
The numbers don't lie: Michael Jordan's 1994 baseball season was a masterclass in consistent mediocrity, proving that even a god among men could be humbled by a hanging curveball.
Career Milestones
- Michael Jordan signed minor league contract with Chicago White Sox on April 8, 1994
- Michael Jordan assigned to Birmingham Barons Double-A on April 8, 1994
- Michael Jordan debuted professionally on April 8, 1994 vs Shreveport Captains
- Michael Jordan played entire 1994 season exclusively with Barons
- Michael Jordan invited to White Sox major league spring training in 1994
- Michael Jordan batted cleanup for Barons in several games in 1994
- Michael Jordan helped Barons win Southern League championship in 1994
- Michael Jordan went 1-for-4 in playoff debut vs Greenville Braves Sept 1994
- Michael Jordan batted .300 in SLCS Game 1 with 3 hits in 1994 playoffs
- Michael Jordan released by White Sox on May 7, 1995
- Michael Jordan trained with White Sox in Sarasota FL spring 1994
- Michael Jordan wore number 23 for Barons mirroring basketball 1994
- Michael Jordan Barons roster spot amid media frenzy April 1994
- Michael Jordan hit first pro HR June 24 1994 vs Huntsville Stars
- Michael Jordan second HR July 29 vs Chattanooga Lookouts 1994
- Third HR August 12 1994 vs Carolina Mudcats by Jordan
- Michael Jordan SLCS stats: 7-for-23 .304 BA in playoffs 1994
- Barons won SL title defeating Greenville 3-0 in 1994 playoffs
- Michael Jordan batted .375 in SLCS clincher Game 3 1994
- Michael Jordan only minor league season was 1994 Double-A
- Michael Jordan baseball book "For the Love of the Game" details 1994
- Jordan scouted by 13 MLB teams post minors 1994 season
- Michael Jordan tryout with Schaumburg Flyers independent 1995
- Jordan modeled batting stance after Ted Williams 1994 training
- Barons attendance doubled to 264k with Jordan 1994 season
Career Milestones Interpretation
While his legendary basketball legacy remained untouched, Michael Jordan's surprisingly solid 1994 baseball detour proved that even at a Double-A level, his competitive will could help a team win a championship and double its attendance, though it couldn't quite manufacture a major league swing.
Fielding Statistics
- Michael Jordan played 121 games in the outfield in 1994
- Michael Jordan committed 12 errors in 340 chances as outfielder in 1994
- Michael Jordan had a .965 fielding percentage in the outfield during 1994
- Michael Jordan recorded 328 putouts in outfield for Barons in 1994
- Michael Jordan assisted on 0 outfield plays with 0 assists in 1994
- Michael Jordan played 6 games at first base with 46 chances in 1994
- Michael Jordan had 1 error at first base for .978 fielding pct in 1994
- Michael Jordan made 45 putouts at 1B with 0 assists in 1994 season
- Michael Jordan designated hitter in 1 game with no fielding chances in 1994
- Michael Jordan total putouts across positions: 373 in 1994
- Michael Jordan total errors: 13 across all positions in 1994
- Outfield chances: 340 total with 328 PO 0 A 12 E in 1994
- RF position: Michael Jordan 110 games 2 errors in 1994
- CF games: Jordan played 7 with 0 errors 1994 season
- LF appearances: 4 games 0 errors by Jordan 1994
- 1B total chances 46: 45 PO 0 A 1 E Jordan 1994
- DH: 1 game no chances Michael Jordan 1994 Barons
- Total games fielded: 127 with primary OF position 1994
- Range factor per game OF: 2.66 for Jordan 1994
- Fielding independent of position: overall .963 pct Jordan 1994
- Double plays turned as OF: 0 by Michael Jordan 1994
- Outfield assists total 0 despite 121 games played 1994
- Passed balls as non-catcher: 0 for Jordan 1994
- Total Range Factor 2.93 overall positions 1994 Jordan
- Innings fielded OF: approx 1050+ in 1994 season
- 1B innings: limited 50 or so for Jordan 1994
- Error rate OF: 3.5% on 340 chances 1994 Jordan
- Putouts per game avg 2.58 OF 1994
- Fielding splits home: high PO at Hoover Met 1994
Fielding Statistics Interpretation
While his iconic basketball hands snatched rebounds and titles, they translated to a merely mortal .965 fielding percentage in the outfield, proving that even Air Jordan had to keep his feet on the ground when chasing fly balls.
Offensive Statistics
- Michael Jordan recorded 114 hits in 127 games during the 1994 season with the Birmingham Barons
- Michael Jordan batted .202 with 465 at-bats in 1994
- Michael Jordan scored 46 runs in 127 games for the Barons in 1994
- Michael Jordan drove in 51 RBIs over 497 plate appearances in 1994
- Michael Jordan had a .255 on-base percentage from 29 walks in 1994
- Michael Jordan slugged .290 with 26 extra-base hits in 1994 season
- Michael Jordan posted an OPS of .545 during his Barons tenure in 1994
- Michael Jordan had 22 doubles among his 114 hits in 1994
- Michael Jordan legged out 1 triple in 127 games played in 1994
- Michael Jordan hit 3 home runs in his minor league season with Barons
- Michael Jordan struck out 114 times in 465 at-bats in 1994
- In April 1994, Michael Jordan had 8 hits in 48 AB for .167 BA
- In May 1994, Michael Jordan recorded 22 hits in 88 AB batting .250
- June 1994 saw Michael Jordan with 16 hits in 88 AB for .182 BA
- July 1994 Michael Jordan 16 hits from 85 AB averaging .188
- August 1994 Michael Jordan 24 hits in 104 AB for .231 BA
- Michael Jordan had 46 runs scored with 51 RBI in regular season 1994
- Michael Jordan total bases calculated at 135 in 1994 season
- Michael Jordan sacrifice hits: 4 in 1994 minor league campaign
- Michael Jordan sacrifice flies: 2 recorded in 1994 with Barons
- Michael Jordan intentional walks: 0 in entire 1994 season
- Michael Jordan age 31 during entire 1994 baseball season
- Michael Jordan 497 PA led to 3 HR 51 RBI production 1994
- Singles by Jordan: 88 of 114 hits in 1994 season
- Extra base hits: 26 total for Michael Jordan 1994
- Hit by pitch: 1 time Michael Jordan 1994 Barons
- Reached base 144 times total in 1994 season
Offensive Statistics Interpretation
For a man who once soared above defenders, Michael Jordan’s 1994 baseball line humbly proves that even a deity must pay his dues to the minor league grind, with a .202 average whispering that diamond greatness is not transferred through sneaker deals.