Chris Piersoll
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2001)
Chris Piersoll was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 2001 for the Cincinnati Reds. Across 11 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 2.38 ERA and 7 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 213.2.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2001-08-31
- Last Game
- 2001-10-07
Full name: Christopher Earl Piersoll
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.1 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 2.38 | 4.42 (+46%) | 213.2 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.1 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 2.38 | — | 213 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | CIN | NL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (22 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 6.1 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1.42 |
| Away | 4 | 5.0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3.60 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-10-07 | CIN | PHI | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-10-06 | CIN | PHI | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001-10-03 | CIN | CHC | — | 0.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-09-30 | CIN | WSN | — | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-09-26 | CIN | PHI | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001-09-20 | CIN | CHC | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-09-19 | CIN | CHC | — | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-09-10 | CIN | CHC | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-09-07 | CIN | PIT | — | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001-09-04 | CIN | HOU | — | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 11 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fullerton College | Fullerton | CA | 1996, 1997 |
Chris Piersoll: the record in brief
According to the bio, Chris Piersoll debuted on August 31, 2001 and played a final game on October 7, 2001. All of the seasons listed were played for the Cincinnati Reds. The bio lists Piersoll as a pitcher who both batted and threw right-handed. Piersoll is listed at 6 feet, 4 inches and 195 pounds. The birth record reads September 25, 1977, in Van Nuys, CA, USA. Chris Piersoll was the playing name; the full given name is Christopher Earl.
Piersoll went 0-0 with a 2.38 ERA in 11 games, 0 of them starts. The same table counts 7 strikeouts. Against a 4.42 league ERA for the same years, Piersoll was 46.1% better. Piersoll's only pitching season is 2001: 11 games, 7 strikeouts. Piersoll's career Pitcher PIV, which scores run prevention against each season's league, is 213.2.
The college table lists Fullerton College in 1996 and 1997. The game-log section draws on 22 games of Retrosheet box scores for Piersoll.
Piersoll appears at one position only: pitcher, in 11 games. The fielding table credits Piersoll with 1 putouts, 0 assists and 0 errors on the mound.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chris Piersoll
- Was Chris Piersoll a pitcher?
- Yes. Chris Piersoll pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 7 strikeouts.
- What teams did Chris Piersoll play for?
- Chris Piersoll played for one team, the Cincinnati Reds (2001).
- What were Chris Piersoll's career stats?
- In 11 games, Chris Piersoll went 0-0 with a 2.38 ERA, 7 strikeouts, and 11.1 innings pitched.
- What position did Chris Piersoll play?
- Chris Piersoll played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Chris Piersoll and how much did he weigh?
- Chris Piersoll was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 195 pounds.
- What was Chris Piersoll's career ERA?
- Chris Piersoll finished with a 2.38 career ERA, going 0-0 with 7 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Chris Piersoll have?
- Chris Piersoll recorded 7 career strikeouts.
- Is Chris Piersoll in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Chris Piersoll has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.