Pete Noonan
Born: 11/24/1881 in West Stockbridge, MA, USA
Died: 2/11/1965 in Great Barrington, MA, USA
MLB Debut: 1904-06-20 | Final Game: 1907-10-06
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Peter John Noonan
Biography
Pete Noonan was a professional baseball player born in 1881, whose career spanned from 1904 to 1907. Primarily positioned as a position player, Noonan played a total of 162 games in Major League Baseball. Over the course of his career, he recorded 98 hits, including 4 home runs, and drove in 38 runs, finishing with a batting average of .205. Known for his speed on the bases, he successfully stole 5 bases during his tenure in the league.
Noonan's career unfolded during the early 20th century, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach in baseball. While his individual statistics may not have placed him among the era's greats, his contributions to his teams reflected the gritty, competitive spirit of the time. With a career that lasted just a few seasons, Pete Noonan remains a part of baseball's rich tapestry, representing the many players who contributed to the sport's evolution in its formative years.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 162 | 479 | 40 | 98 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 38 | 5 | 21 | 81 | 0.205 | 0.238 | 0.282 | 0.520 | -1315.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 | PHA | AL | 39 | 114 | 13 | 23 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 34 | 0.202 | -361.4 |
| 1906 | CHC | NL | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1906 | STL | NL | 44 | 125 | 8 | 21 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 0.168 | 0.0 |
| 1907 | STL | NL | 74 | 237 | 19 | 53 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 3 | 9 | 31 | 0.224 | -515.3 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 27 | 21 | 255 | 16 | 8 | 10 |
| C | 115 | 111 | 590 | 157 | 35 | 14 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 | PHA | C | 22 | 20 | 103 | 22 | 4 | 2 |
| 1904 | PHA | 1B | 10 | 8 | 102 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| 1906 | CHN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1906 | SLN | C | 23 | 21 | 118 | 37 | 7 | 0 |
| 1906 | SLN | 1B | 16 | 13 | 152 | 11 | 7 | 5 |
| 1907 | SLN | C | 70 | 70 | 369 | 98 | 24 | 12 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 116 |
| First Base | 28 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of the Holy Cross | Worcester | MA | 1902, 1903, 1904 |