Urbane Pickering
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1931-1932)
Urbane Pickering was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1931 to 1932 for the Boston Red Sox, a span of 2 seasons. In 235 career games, he hit .257 with 205 hits, 11 home runs, and 92 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 180 lb
- Died
- 5/13/1970 in Modesto, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1931-04-18
- Last Game
- 1932-09-25
Full name: Urbane Henry Pickering
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235 | 798 | 95 | 205 | 41 | 9 | 11 | 92 | 6 | 72 | 124 | .257 | .319 | .372 | .691 | -650 |
Career AVG .257 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — 6.8% below league average.
Career OBP .319 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 5.2% below league average.
Career SLG .372 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .691 vs. league average .727 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | BOS | AL | 103 | 341 | 48 | 86 | 13 | 4 | 9 | 52 | 3 | 33 | 53 | .252 | .276 (-9%) | .338 (-6%) | .388 (+1%) | .726 (-2%) | -137.5 |
| 1932 | BOS | AL | 132 | 457 | 47 | 119 | 28 | 5 | 2 | 40 | 3 | 39 | 71 | .260 | .275 (-5%) | .335 (-5%) | .391 (-9%) | .726 (-7%) | -513.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 235 | 798 | 95 | 205 | 41 | 9 | 11 | 92 | 6 | 72 | 124 | .257 | — | — | — | — | -650 | ||
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 (235 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 100 | 296 | 35 | 72 | 1 | 31 | .243 |
| Away | 135 | 502 | 60 | 133 | 10 | 60 | .265 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932-09-25 | BOS | NYY | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1932-09-24 | BOS | NYY | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1932-09-23 | BOS | NYY | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1932-09-22 | BOS | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932-09-21 | BOS | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1932-09-21 | BOS | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1932-09-20 | BOS | MIN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1932-09-19 | BOS | DET | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932-09-18 | BOS | DET | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1932-09-17 | BOS | DET | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1 |
| Second Base | 16 |
| Third Base | 200 |
Urbane Pickering: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 18, 1931 and the final game on September 25, 1932, Urbane Pickering built the record summarized on this page. Pickering's only club in the season tables is the Boston Red Sox. Pickering, a third baseman by primary position, both batted and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 180 pounds on a 5-foot-10 frame. The birth record reads June 3, 1899, in Hoxie, KS, USA. Pickering died on May 13, 1970, in Modesto, CA, USA. The given name on file is Urbane Henry Pickering.
Across 235 games at the plate, Pickering's career line reads 205 hits in 798 at bats for a .257 average, adding 11 home runs and 92 runs batted in. Pickering's career OPS of .691 combines a .319 on-base mark with .372 slugging. Set against a .276 league average for the same years, Pickering's .257 average sits 6.8% below it. No season topped the 119 hits of 1932. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .260 in 1932, did not top the league's .275.
Frequently Asked Questions about Urbane Pickering
- What years did Urbane Pickering play?
- Urbane Pickering played in Major League Baseball from 1931 to 1932.
- Was Urbane Pickering a pitcher?
- No. Urbane Pickering was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Urbane Pickering hit?
- Urbane Pickering hit 11 career home runs with 205 hits.
- What teams did Urbane Pickering play for?
- Urbane Pickering played for one team, the Boston Red Sox (1931–1932).
- What were Urbane Pickering's career stats?
- In 235 games, Urbane Pickering had 205 hits, 11 home runs, 92 RBI, 95 runs, and 6 stolen bases, with a .257 batting average.
- What position did Urbane Pickering play?
- Urbane Pickering played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Urbane Pickering and how much did he weigh?
- Urbane Pickering was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 180 pounds.
- How many home runs did Urbane Pickering hit each season?
- Urbane Pickering's home runs by season: 9 in 1931 and 2 in 1932. His most in one season was 9, in 1931.
- What was Urbane Pickering's career batting average?
- Urbane Pickering batted .257 over his career, with 205 hits in 798 at bats.
- How many RBI did Urbane Pickering have?
- Urbane Pickering drove in 92 runs in his career.
- Is Urbane Pickering in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Urbane Pickering has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.