Josh Pearce
Born: 8/20/1977 in Yakima, WA, USA
MLB Debut: 2002-04-20 | Final Game: 2004-05-08
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 215 lbs
Full name: Joshua Ray Pearce
Biography
Josh Pearce was a professional baseball player born in 1977, who played in Major League Baseball from April 20, 2002, to May 8, 2004. Primarily serving as a position player, Pearce had a brief career that spanned just 13 games in the major leagues. Throughout his time on the field, he recorded 1 hit and 1 run batted in (RBI), achieving a batting average of .25. Despite not being a power hitter, as evidenced by his 0 home runs, Pearce's presence in the lineup illustrated the depth and competitive nature of the teams he played for during the early 2000s.
During an era characterized by the rise of power hitting and offensive production, Pearce's playing style was more focused on contact and situational hitting. His career in the majors may have been short-lived, but it reflected the challenges many players faced during this time, vying for spots on rosters filled with burgeoning talent. After his time in Major League Baseball, Pearce's journey through the sport continued at various levels, contributing to the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.3 | 34 | 15 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 5.55 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | STL | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 20 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 7.62 | - |
| 2003 | STL | NL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3.00 | - |
| 2004 | STL | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.86 | - |
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 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | STL | NL | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | STL | NL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | STL | NL | 3 | 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 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | SLN | P | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | SLN | P | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | SLN | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by 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 |