George Pierce
Born: 1858 in Baltimore, MD, USA
Died: 2/5/1926 in Galveston, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1884-04-23 | Final Game: 1884-04-24
Full name: George F. Pierce
Biography
George Pierce was a professional baseball player born in 1858, whose career spanned a brief period in the early days of Major League Baseball. He played as a position player for a total of two games from April 23 to April 24, 1884. During his short stint in the major leagues, Pierce recorded one hit, resulting in a batting average of 0.143. He did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs, and he did not steal any bases.
Although his time in the league was limited, Pierce's participation in the 1884 season places him in the context of a rapidly evolving baseball landscape. The game was still in its formative years, transitioning from amateurism to a more organized professional structure. Players like Pierce contributed to the early fabric of the sport, paving the way for future generations. Despite the brevity of his career, his presence in the major leagues remains a part of baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.143 | 0.143 | 0.143 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | WSU | UA | 2 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | WSU | 3B | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 2 |