Mike Tiernan
Born: 1/21/1867 in Trenton, NJ, USA
Died: 11/7/1918 in New York, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1887-04-30 | Final Game: 1899-07-31
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Michael Joseph Tiernan
Biography
Mike Tiernan was a professional baseball player born in 1867, who made his mark in the sport during the late 19th century. Active from 1887 until July 31, 1899, Tiernan primarily played as a pitcher. Throughout his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 1-2 and finished with an earned run average (ERA) of 8.69. He also tallied 3 strikeouts and secured 1 save, showcasing the beginning of a pitching role that would evolve significantly in the years to follow.
Tiernan's playing era coincided with a transformative period in baseball, where the game was transitioning from the underdeveloped strategies of the deadball era to a more dynamic style of play. While his individual statistics may not reflect the brilliance seen in some of his contemporaries, Tiernan's contributions to the teams he played for during his career were part of the larger tapestry of baseball's early history. His experiences on the mound during this time helped set the stage for future generations of pitchers as the sport continued to grow and evolve.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19.7 | 33 | 19 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 8.69 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1887 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19.7 | 33 | 19 | 7 | 3 | 8.69 | -662.7 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1478 | 5915 | 1316 | 1838 | 257 | 162 | 106 | 853 | 428 | 748 | 376 | 0.311 | 0.392 | 0.463 | 0.855 | 24887.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1887 | NY1 | NL | 103 | 407 | 82 | 117 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 62 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 0.287 | 905.6 |
| 1888 | NY1 | NL | 113 | 443 | 75 | 130 | 16 | 8 | 9 | 52 | 52 | 42 | 42 | 0.293 | 2314.4 |
| 1889 | NY1 | NL | 122 | 499 | 147 | 167 | 23 | 14 | 10 | 73 | 33 | 96 | 32 | 0.335 | 3931.8 |
| 1890 | NY1 | NL | 133 | 553 | 132 | 168 | 25 | 21 | 13 | 59 | 56 | 68 | 53 | 0.304 | 2915.4 |
| 1891 | NY1 | NL | 134 | 542 | 111 | 166 | 30 | 12 | 16 | 73 | 53 | 69 | 32 | 0.306 | 3157.6 |
| 1892 | NY1 | NL | 116 | 450 | 79 | 130 | 16 | 10 | 5 | 66 | 20 | 57 | 46 | 0.289 | 1691.9 |
| 1893 | NY1 | NL | 125 | 511 | 114 | 158 | 19 | 12 | 14 | 102 | 26 | 72 | 24 | 0.309 | 2032.5 |
| 1894 | NY1 | NL | 113 | 429 | 87 | 120 | 20 | 13 | 5 | 79 | 28 | 55 | 21 | 0.280 | -386.9 |
| 1895 | NY1 | NL | 120 | 476 | 127 | 165 | 23 | 21 | 7 | 70 | 36 | 66 | 19 | 0.347 | 2551.5 |
| 1896 | NY1 | NL | 133 | 521 | 132 | 192 | 24 | 16 | 7 | 89 | 35 | 77 | 18 | 0.369 | 3555.5 |
| 1897 | NY1 | NL | 128 | 532 | 123 | 174 | 29 | 10 | 5 | 72 | 40 | 61 | 36 | 0.327 | 1616.0 |
| 1898 | NY1 | NL | 103 | 415 | 90 | 116 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 49 | 19 | 43 | 12 | 0.280 | 906.8 |
| 1899 | NY1 | NL | 35 | 137 | 17 | 35 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 0.255 | -304.7 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 76 | 20 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 0.316 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 | WS | NY1 | 9 | 38 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 0.289 |
| 1888 | WS | NY1 | 10 | 38 | 8 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 0.342 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1476 | 0 | 2103 | 159 | 187 | 32 |
| P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1887 | NY1 | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1887 | NY1 | OF | 103 | 0 | 150 | 10 | 25 | 3 |
| 1888 | NY1 | OF | 113 | 0 | 174 | 16 | 8 | 2 |
| 1889 | NY1 | OF | 122 | 0 | 179 | 19 | 23 | 2 |
| 1890 | NY1 | OF | 133 | 0 | 210 | 13 | 26 | 5 |
| 1891 | NY1 | OF | 134 | 0 | 138 | 16 | 17 | 4 |
| 1892 | NY1 | OF | 116 | 0 | 155 | 15 | 19 | 2 |
| 1893 | NY1 | OF | 125 | 0 | 178 | 12 | 15 | 2 |
| 1894 | NY1 | OF | 112 | 0 | 172 | 9 | 15 | 1 |
| 1895 | NY1 | OF | 119 | 0 | 184 | 8 | 11 | 2 |
| 1896 | NY1 | OF | 133 | 0 | 213 | 15 | 7 | 4 |
| 1897 | NY1 | OF | 128 | 0 | 178 | 11 | 14 | 2 |
| 1898 | NY1 | OF | 103 | 0 | 130 | 12 | 4 | 2 |
| 1899 | NY1 | OF | 35 | 0 | 42 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 5 |
| Left Field | 170 |
| Center Field | 148 |
| Right Field | 1160 |