Pete Sivess
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1936-1938)
Pete Sivess was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1936 to 1938 for the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 3 seasons. Across 62 career appearances, he went 7-11 with a 5.38 ERA and 58 strikeouts.
- 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
- 6'3" / 195 lb
- Died
- 6/1/2003 in Candler, NC, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1936-06-13
- Last Game
- 1938-10-02
Full name: Peter Sivess
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | PHI | NL | 3 | 4 | 17 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 65.0 | 84 | 33 | 36 | 22 | 4.57 | 4.59 (avg) | -1627.7 |
| 1937 | PHI | NL | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 23.0 | 30 | 18 | 11 | 4 | 7.04 | 4.34 (-62%) | -1596.9 |
| 1938 | PHI | NL | 3 | 6 | 39 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 116.0 | 143 | 71 | 69 | 32 | 5.51 | 4.35 (-27%) | -3911.5 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 7 | 11 | 62 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 204.0 | 257 | 122 | 116 | 58 | 5.38 | — | -7,136 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | 63 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 14 | .143 | .143 | .143 | .286 | 0 |
Career AVG .143 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — 48.6% below league average.
Career OBP .143 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 58.5% below league average.
Career SLG .143 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 64.1% below league average.
Career OPS .286 vs. league average .743 across their career seasons — 61.5% below league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | PHI | NL | 17 | 25 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | .120 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1937 | PHI | NL | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1938 | PHI | NL | 39 | 32 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .188 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 62 | 63 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 14 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 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 (124 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 36 | 38 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 1 | .184 |
| Away | 26 | 26 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | .077 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 36 | 122.1 | 158 | 82 | 67 | 36 | 6.03 |
| Away | 26 | 81.2 | 98 | 41 | 49 | 23 | 4.52 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938-10-02 | PHI | BRO | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938-09-28 | PHI | BSN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938-09-14 | PHI | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938-08-30 | PHI | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1938-08-28 | PHI | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938-08-26 | PHI | PIT | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938-08-19 | PHI | NY1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938-08-16 | PHI | BSN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938-08-14 | PHI | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938-08-09 | PHI | BRO | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938-10-02 | PHI | BRO | — | 2.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938-09-28 | PHI | BSN | L | 8.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1938-09-14 | PHI | STL | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1938-08-30 | PHI | STL | — | 6.1 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938-08-28 | PHI | CHC | L | 4.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 1938-08-26 | PHI | PIT | SV | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938-08-19 | PHI | NY1 | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938-08-16 | PHI | BSN | — | 0.0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938-08-14 | PHI | NY1 | L | 2.1 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1938-08-09 | PHI | BRO | — | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 62 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickinson College | Carlisle | PA | 1933, 1934, 1935, 1936 |
Pete Sivess: the record in brief
The profile opens with Pete Sivess's first major league game on June 13, 1936; the last one listed came on October 2, 1938. All of the seasons listed were played for the Philadelphia Phillies. Sivess played primarily as a pitcher and threw and hit right-handed. Born on September 23, 1913, in South River, NJ, USA, Sivess was listed at 6'3" and 195 pounds. Sivess's death is recorded on June 1, 2003, in Candler, NC, USA. The bio lists the given name Peter.
Sivess went 7-11 with a 5.38 ERA in 62 games, 16 of them starts. The totals include 58 strikeouts. Against a 4.42 league ERA for the same seasons, the 5.38 mark was 21.7% worse. 1938 was Sivess's sharpest full season, a 5.51 ERA against the league's 4.35.
At the plate, Sivess went 9 for 63, a .143 average.
The position breakdown shows 62 games, all at pitcher. The fielding table credits Sivess with 9 putouts, 29 assists and 2 errors on the mound.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pete Sivess
- What years did Pete Sivess play?
- Pete Sivess played in Major League Baseball from 1936 to 1938.
- Was Pete Sivess a pitcher?
- Yes. Pete Sivess pitched in the major leagues, recording 7 wins and 58 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Pete Sivess hit?
- Pete Sivess hit 0 career home runs with 9 hits.
- What teams did Pete Sivess play for?
- Pete Sivess played for one team, the Philadelphia Phillies (1936–1938).
- What were Pete Sivess's career stats?
- In 62 games, Pete Sivess went 7-11 with a 5.38 ERA, 58 strikeouts, 204.0 innings pitched, and 3 saves.
- What position did Pete Sivess play?
- Pete Sivess played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Pete Sivess and how much did he weigh?
- Pete Sivess was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 195 pounds.
- What was Pete Sivess's career ERA?
- Pete Sivess finished with a 5.38 career ERA, going 7-11 with 58 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Pete Sivess have?
- Pete Sivess recorded 58 career strikeouts.
- Is Pete Sivess in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Pete Sivess has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.