Jim Pearce
Born: 6/9/1925 in Zebulon, NC, USA
Died: 7/17/2005 in Raleigh, NC, USA
MLB Debut: 1949-09-08 | Final Game: 1955-05-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: James Madison Pearce
Biography
Jim Pearce was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1949 to 1955. Born in 1925, Pearce made his mark in a post-World War II era when Major League Baseball was experiencing a resurgence in popularity and competitiveness. He played a total of six seasons, contributing to his teams as a reliable, if not dominant, left-handed pitcher.
Throughout his career, Pearce compiled a record of 3-4 with a 5.78 ERA, showcasing his potential on the mound despite limited opportunities. Over the course of his playing time, he recorded 22 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to miss bats and compete at the highest level. While Pearce did not register any saves, his contributions were significant during a time when the role of relief pitchers was evolving. His journey through the league reflects the challenges faced by many pitchers of his era, as they navigated the changing dynamics of the game in the mid-20th century.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 30 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 85.7 | 97 | 55 | 6 | 53 | 22 | 5.78 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | WSN | AL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.3 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 8.44 | - |
| 1950 | WSN | AL | 2 | 1 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 56.7 | 58 | 38 | 37 | 18 | 6.04 | - |
| 1953 | WSN | AL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.3 | 15 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 7.71 | - |
| 1954 | CIN | NL | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 0.00 | 112.6 |
| 1955 | CIN | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10.80 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 19 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.105 | 0.105 | 0.105 | 0.211 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | WSN | AL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1950 | WSN | AL | 20 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.154 | 0.0 |
| 1953 | WSN | AL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1954 | CIN | NL | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1955 | CIN | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 30 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | WS1 | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1950 | WS1 | P | 20 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953 | WS1 | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1954 | CIN | P | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1955 | CIN | P | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 30 |