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The road wasn’t easy, as his batting performance fluctuated throughout the season. By mid-summer, he hit his first professional home run during a game, a moment that he dedicated to his late father. Despite a rocky trajectory, including a drastic drop in batting average midway through the season, Jordan showcased determination, evident by his willingness to work harder than many of his younger teammates.
The Impact of the MLB Strike
In 1994, the Major League Baseball strike disrupted Jordan's ambitions. The season was truncated, leading to the cancellation of the World Series, and Jordan ultimately chose not to play with replacement players when the league proposed that option. His commitment to integrity led to his decision to leave baseball altogether.