Josh Pearce
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2002-2004)
Josh Pearce was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2004 for the St. Louis Cardinals, a span of 3 seasons. Across 13 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 5.55 ERA and 5 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 215 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2002-04-20
- Last Game
- 2004-05-08
Full name: Joshua Ray Pearce
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | SLN | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 20 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 7.62 | 4.28 (-78%) | -522.3 |
| 2003 | SLN | NL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3.00 | 4.40 (+32%) | 0.0 |
| 2004 | SLN | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.86 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 0 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.1 | 34 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 5.55 | — | -522 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 | .250 | .250 | .500 | 0 |
Career AVG .250 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 5.3% below league average.
Career OBP .250 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 24.9% below league average.
Career SLG .250 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 40.8% below league average.
Career OPS .500 vs. league average .755 across their career seasons — 33.8% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | SLN | NL | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2003 | SLN | NL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2004 | SLN | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 13 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (26 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .500 |
| Away | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 8.2 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 6.23 |
| Away | 8 | 15.2 | 22 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 5.17 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-05-08 | STL | WSN | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-05-05 | STL | PHI | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-05-01 | STL | CHC | — | 0.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-09-21 | STL | HOU | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-09-18 | STL | MIL | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003-09-12 | STL | HOU | — | 1.1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003-09-09 | STL | COL | — | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003-09-04 | STL | CHC | — | 1.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003-08-02 | STL | NYN | — | 1.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-07-30 | STL | WSN | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 13 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona | Tucson | AZ | 1999 |
| Portland State University | Portland | OR | 1998 |
| Centralia College | Centralia | WA | 1997 |
Josh Pearce: the record in brief
According to the bio, Josh Pearce debuted on April 20, 2002 and played a final game on May 8, 2004. All of the seasons listed were played for the St. Louis Cardinals. Pearce, a pitcher by primary position, batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 215 pounds on a 6-foot-3 frame. The birth record reads August 20, 1977, in Yakima, WA, USA. The given name on file is Joshua Ray Pearce.
The pitching table credits Pearce with a 0-0 record and a 5.55 ERA in 13 games. Pearce had 5 strikeouts. The league ERA over Pearce's seasons was 4.38, so the 5.55 figure ran 26.6% worse than average. 2003 was Pearce's sharpest full season, a 3.00 ERA against the league's 4.40.
The position breakdown shows 13 games, all at pitcher. Fielding on the mound produced 3 putouts and 3 assists against 0 errors.
Before the majors, Pearce played college baseball at University of Arizona (1999). Pearce's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 26 games from Retrosheet.
Frequently Asked Questions about Josh Pearce
- What years did Josh Pearce play?
- Josh Pearce played in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2004.
- Was Josh Pearce a pitcher?
- Yes. Josh Pearce pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 5 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Josh Pearce hit?
- Josh Pearce hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Josh Pearce play for?
- Josh Pearce played for one team, the St. Louis Cardinals (2002–2004).
- What were Josh Pearce's career stats?
- In 13 games, Josh Pearce went 0-0 with a 5.55 ERA, 5 strikeouts, and 24.1 innings pitched.
- What position did Josh Pearce play?
- Josh Pearce played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Josh Pearce and how much did he weigh?
- Josh Pearce was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 215 pounds.
- What was Josh Pearce's career ERA?
- Josh Pearce finished with a 5.55 career ERA, going 0-0 with 5 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Josh Pearce have?
- Josh Pearce recorded 5 career strikeouts.
- Is Josh Pearce in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Josh Pearce has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.