Arguably the greatest basketball player in NBA history, Michael Jordan retired from the Chicago Bulls in 1994 to join the Chicago White Sox AA minor league team, the Birmingham Barons. … His 11 outfield errors tied for the league lead. Amazingly, for a 6′ 6″ hitter, he drew 51 walks in 497 plate appearances.
How many games did Jordan play in MLB?
It’s something Chicago fans will never forget ever. The day that Michael Jordan played one game at the Major League level. Well, it was just an exhibition between the Cubs and White Sox to fill the stands.
How long did MJ play in the MLB?
Jordan played 15 seasons in the NBA, winning six championships with the Chicago Bulls.
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First retirement and stint in Minor League Baseball (1993–1994)
| Michael Jordan | |
|---|---|
| March 10, 1995, for the Birmingham Barons | |
| Southern League statistics (through 1994) | |
| Batting average | .202 |
| Home runs | 3 |
Was Jordan a good baseball player?
Jordan’s baseball stats were not good compared to other prospects at his level, but he showed considerable promise for someone who hadn’t played competitive baseball since high school. … Jordan was facing elite pitching, just two levels below big leaguers, and managed to hit over .
What year did MJ play baseball?
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