Juan Pierre, baseball player, 2000-2013

Juan Pierre

Born: 8/14/1977 in Mobile, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 2000-08-07 | Final Game: 2013-09-29

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Juan D'Vaughn Pierre

Biography

Juan Pierre, born in 1977, was a prominent Major League Baseball outfielder who played from 2000 until 2013. Known for his exceptional speed and contact hitting, Pierre made a significant impact on the game during his career, which spanned 1,994 games. He recorded 2,217 hits and boasted a career batting average of .295, showcasing his ability to consistently reach base. Pierre was particularly recognized for his prowess on the basepaths, amassing 614 stolen bases, which positioned him among the top base stealers of his era. Pierre's playing style was characterized by a blend of speed and agility, often utilizing his quickness to disrupt opposing defenses and score runs. He was a key contributor to the teams he played for, including the Miami Marlins, Chicago Cubs, and Los Angeles Dodgers, and he finished his career with 18 home runs and 517 RBIs. His contributions to the game were especially notable during the early 2000s, a period marked by power hitters and a shifting focus in baseball strategy. Pierre's legacy is one of tenacity and skill, as he remains a celebrated figure for those who appreciate the art of base stealing and the importance of speed in the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1994 7525 1075 2217 255 94 18 517 614 464 479 0.295 0.343 0.361 0.704 -7877.2

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
26 79 16 24 5 2 0 7 8 4 0.304

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2009 NLCS LAN 4 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
2009 NLDS1 LAN 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2008 NLDS1 LAN 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
2008 NLCS LAN 1 3 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0.667
2003 NLCS FLO 7 33 5 10 1 2 0 1 2 1 0.303
2003 WS FLO 6 21 2 7 2 0 0 3 5 2 0.333
2003 NLDS1 FLO 4 19 5 5 1 0 0 3 1 1 0.263

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1831 1739 3879 44 40 14

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 653
Center Field 1193
Designated Hitter 14

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2013 MIA NL $1,600,000
2012 PHI NL $800,000
2011 CHA AL $8,500,000
2010 CHA AL $7,000,000
2009 LAN NL $10,000,000
2008 LAN NL $8,000,000
2007 LAN NL $7,500,000
2006 CHN NL $5,750,000
2005 FLO NL $3,700,000
2004 FLO NL $2,400,000
2003 FLO NL $1,000,000
2002 COL NL $600,000
2001 COL NL $215,000
Total Career Earnings $57,065,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of South Alabama Mobile AL 1998
Galveston College Galveston TX 1996, 1997

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2004 Most Valuable Player NL 16th 9.0 448 0
2003 Most Valuable Player NL 10th 39.0 448 0
2000 Rookie of the Year NL 6th 1.0 160 0