Cotton Tierney
Born: 2/10/1894 in Kansas City, KS, USA
Died: 4/18/1953 in Kansas City, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1920-09-22 | Final Game: 1925-10-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: James Arthur Tierney
Biography
Cotton Tierney was a professional baseball player born in 1894, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1920 to 1925. As a position player, Tierney showcased his talents over a career that spanned 630 games, during which he accumulated 681 hits and posted a commendable batting average of .296. His offensive contributions included 31 home runs and 331 RBIs, reflecting his ability to drive in runs and contribute significantly to his team's success. Additionally, Tierney demonstrated speed on the bases, successfully stealing 28 bases throughout his career.
Playing during the early years of the 1920s, Tierney was part of a transitional era in baseball, as the sport began to shift away from the deadball era towards a more offensively driven style. His solid batting average and consistent performance at the plate made him a valuable player in the league. Although not as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, Cotton Tierney's contributions to the game remain significant, as he played an important role in the evolution of baseball during a time of great change. He retired on October 3, 1925, leaving behind a legacy as a skilled hitter and dependable player.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 630 | 2299 | 266 | 681 | 119 | 30 | 31 | 331 | 28 | 109 | 187 | 0.296 | 0.332 | 0.415 | 0.746 | -397.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | PIT | NL | 12 | 46 | 4 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0.239 | 0.0 |
| 1921 | PIT | NL | 117 | 442 | 49 | 132 | 22 | 8 | 3 | 52 | 4 | 24 | 31 | 0.299 | -162.3 |
| 1922 | PIT | NL | 122 | 441 | 58 | 152 | 26 | 14 | 7 | 86 | 7 | 22 | 40 | 0.345 | 1537.1 |
| 1923 | PHI | NL | 121 | 480 | 68 | 152 | 31 | 1 | 11 | 65 | 3 | 24 | 42 | 0.317 | 771.0 |
| 1923 | PIT | NL | 29 | 120 | 22 | 35 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 0.292 | 771.0 |
| 1924 | BSN | NL | 136 | 505 | 38 | 131 | 16 | 1 | 6 | 58 | 11 | 22 | 37 | 0.259 | -1652.1 |
| 1925 | BRO | NL | 93 | 265 | 27 | 68 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 39 | 0 | 12 | 23 | 0.257 | -812.6 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2B | 447 | 0 | 903 | 1430 | 83 | 278 |
| 3B | 118 | 0 | 127 | 195 | 15 | 15 |
| OF | 13 | 0 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| SS | 6 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | PIT | 2B | 10 | 0 | 19 | 34 | 2 | 4 |
| 1920 | PIT | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921 | PIT | 2B | 72 | 0 | 152 | 182 | 12 | 33 |
| 1921 | PIT | 3B | 32 | 0 | 39 | 55 | 6 | 4 |
| 1921 | PIT | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921 | PIT | OF | 4 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922 | PIT | 2B | 105 | 0 | 179 | 302 | 18 | 52 |
| 1922 | PIT | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1922 | PIT | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922 | PIT | OF | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1923 | PHI | 2B | 115 | 0 | 249 | 416 | 17 | 82 |
| 1923 | PHI | 3B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923 | PHI | OF | 7 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1923 | PIT | 2B | 29 | 0 | 65 | 94 | 10 | 22 |
| 1924 | BSN | 2B | 115 | 0 | 235 | 399 | 24 | 83 |
| 1924 | BSN | 3B | 22 | 0 | 31 | 35 | 2 | 5 |
| 1925 | BRO | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925 | BRO | 2B | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 1925 | BRO | 3B | 61 | 0 | 54 | 102 | 6 | 6 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 447 |
| Third Base | 123 |
| Shortstop | 6 |
| Left Field | 3 |
| Right Field | 10 |