Ty Pickup

Born: 10/29/1897 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 8/2/1974 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1918-04-30 | Final Game: 1918-04-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Clarence William Pickup

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Biography

Ty Pickup was a professional baseball player born in 1897, who briefly graced the Major League stage during the 1918 season. His career was marked by a singular appearance in a game on April 30, 1918, where he made his mark as a position player. In that lone game, Pickup recorded 1 hit, resulting in a remarkable batting average of 1.0, a unique achievement that reflects both the rarity of his playing time and the high stakes of a single-game performance. Though his Major League career was short-lived, playing just one game, Pickup's foray into baseball came during a transitional period for the sport, shortly after the end of World War I and before the establishment of the modern game as we know it today. He remains a part of baseball history, exemplifying the countless players who had fleeting moments in the spotlight, often overshadowed by more prominent figures. Pickup’s story serves as a reminder of the diverse tapestry of baseball's past, illustrating how even the briefest careers contribute to the larger narrative of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000	1.000	1.000	2.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — +291.8% above league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — +213.7% above league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — +206.3% above league average.

Career OPS 2.000 vs. league average 0.645 across their career seasons — +209.9% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1918	PHI	NL	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1	0	1	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1918	PHI	OF	1	0	1	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Right Field	1