Pearce Chiles

Born: 5/28/1867 in Deepwater, MO, USA

Died: 12/11/1933 in Talmage, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1899-04-18 | Final Game: 1900-10-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Pearce Nuget Chiles

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Biography

Pearce Chiles was a professional baseball player born in 1867, who played primarily as a position player during the early years of Major League Baseball. His career spanned from April 18, 1899, to October 13, 1900, a time when the game was transitioning from its early, rough-and-tumble roots into a more organized and commercially viable sport. Over the course of 130 games, Chiles showcased his skills as a reliable hitter, amassing 132 hits and achieving a commendable batting average of .294. He contributed significantly to his teams with 99 RBIs and demonstrated speed on the base paths, notching 10 stolen bases and adding a dynamic element to his offensive game. Chiles was known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the field during a period characterized by the burgeoning popularity of baseball in America. Though he finished his career with 3 home runs, it was his consistent hitting and ability to drive in runs that marked his significance in the game during the early 1900s. His contributions reflected the evolving strategies of the time, as teams began to increasingly value player performance and statistical achievements. While Chiles's career was relatively brief, his impact during a formative era of baseball remains a part of the sport's rich history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
130	449	70	132	34	9	3	99	10	22	25	0.294	0.328	0.430	0.758	405.8

Career AVG .294 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .328 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .430 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — +17.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.758 vs. league average 0.708 across their career seasons — +7.1% above 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
1899	PHI	NL	97	338	57	108	28	7	2	76	6	16	19	0.320	.282 (+13%)	.343 (+3%)	.366 (+26%)	.710 (+15%)	753.1
1900	PHI	NL	33	111	13	24	6	2	1	23	4	6	6	0.216	.279 (-23%)	.338 (-24%)	.366 (-9%)	.705 (-16%)	-347.3