Jack Pierce
Born: 6/2/1949 in Laurel, MS, USA
Died: 9/13/2012 in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico
MLB Debut: 1973-04-27 | Final Game: 1975-09-12
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Lavern Jack Pierce
Biography
Jack Pierce was a professional baseball player born in 1949, who played in the Major Leagues from 1973 until his retirement in 1975. As a position player, Pierce made a brief but notable impact during his career, participating in 70 games and demonstrating a power-hitting ability with a total of 8 home runs. He finished his career with 42 hits and 22 RBIs, posting a batting average of .211. Although he did not record any stolen bases, his presence in the lineup helped to shape the competitive landscape of the early 1970s baseball scene.
Pierce's playing style was characterized by his power potential, which was a valued asset during an era when teams were beginning to emphasize home runs as a key component of offensive strategy. While his overall statistics reflect the challenges many players faced during that time, including the transition from the deadball era to a focus on power hitting, Pierce's contributions to his teams were part of the evolving narrative of Major League Baseball in the 1970s. His journey in the league, though short, remains a testament to the many players who impacted the game in significant ways, even if their careers were not marked by lengthy tenures or overwhelming statistics.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 | 199 | 20 | 42 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 22 | 0 | 22 | 48 | 0.211 | 0.293 | 0.372 | 0.665 | 156.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | ATL | NL | 11 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0.050 | 0.0 |
| 1974 | ATL | NL | 6 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1975 | DET | AL | 53 | 170 | 19 | 40 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 22 | 0 | 20 | 40 | 0.235 | 156.9 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 57 | 53 | 470 | 32 | 14 | 40 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | ATL | 1B | 6 | 4 | 42 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1974 | ATL | 1B | 2 | 2 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975 | DET | 1B | 49 | 47 | 407 | 26 | 13 | 38 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 57 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose City College | San Jose | CA | 1969, 1970 |