Bill Tierney

Born: 5/14/1858 in Boston, MA, USA

Died: 9/21/1898 in Boston, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1882-05-02 | Final Game: 1884-04-24

Full name: William J. Tierney

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Biography

Bill Tierney, born in 1858, was a position player whose career spanned the early years of professional baseball from 1882 to 1884. Although his time in Major League Baseball was brief, he made appearances in two games during his tenure, showcasing his skills in a formative era of the sport. Tierney recorded one hit in his limited opportunities, finishing his career with a batting average of .125. His contributions to the game occurred during a time when baseball was evolving rapidly, transitioning from the unrefined play of the 19th century to a more structured and popularized version of the sport. Despite not achieving significant statistics, Tierney's involvement in the league reflects the growing landscape of professional baseball, where many players participated in the early formation of teams and leagues. His experiences and challenges during his playing days serve as a reminder of the myriad of players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if only for a fleeting moment.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	8	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.125	0.222	0.125	0.347	0.0

Career AVG .125 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 48.9% below league average.

Career OBP .222 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — 20.1% below league average.

Career SLG .125 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 61.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.347 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — 42.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1882	CN2	AA	1	5	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1884	BLU	UA	1	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	10	1	1	0
OF	1	0	1	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1882	CN2	1B	1	0	10	1	1	0
1884	BLU	OF	1	0	1	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	1
Right Field	1