Al Pierotti
Born: 10/24/1895 in Boston, MA, USA
Died: 2/12/1964 in Everett, MA, USA
MLB Debut: 1920-08-09 | Final Game: 1921-04-24
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Albert Felix Pierotti
Biography
Al Pierotti was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1895, whose career spanned from 1920 to 1921. He made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the sport was experiencing a transition from the deadball era to a more offensive style of play. Pierotti played for a brief period, finishing his career with a record of 1-2 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.05. Over the course of his time on the mound, he recorded 13 strikeouts, showcasing his capabilities as a pitcher despite a relatively short tenure in the league.
Though Pierotti's major league career was limited, his contributions to the game during the early 1920s reflect the challenges and changes faced by pitchers of his era. With the league beginning to see a rise in offensive statistics and the emergence of new pitching techniques, his performance provides a glimpse into the evolving landscape of baseball during a pivotal time in its history. While he may not have achieved widespread recognition, Pierotti remains a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 26.7 | 26 | 12 | 2 | 12 | 13 | 4.05 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | BSN | NL | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 25.0 | 23 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 2.88 | -284.0 |
| 1921 | BSN | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 21.60 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.222 | 0.222 | 0.222 | 0.444 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | BSN | NL | 6 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1921 | BSN | NL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 8 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | BSN | P | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921 | BSN | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 8 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington and Lee University | Lexington | VA | 1915, 1917 |