Claude Grier

Born: 3/24/1904 in Catawba County, NC, USA

Died: 3/1/1967 in Newton, NC, USA

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 182 lbs

Full name: Claude Bonds Grier

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Biography

Claude Grier, born in 1904, is an active pitcher known for his resilience and competitive spirit on the mound. With a career record of 30-28, Grier has carved out a place in the game with a solid earned run average of 4.6 and a notable total of 355 strikeouts. His ability to close games is highlighted by his single save, showcasing his versatility in various pitching roles. Grier's career unfolds in an era where the game is characterized by evolving strategies and increased emphasis on pitching depth. With each outing, he contributes to his team's efforts and continues to adapt to the modern dynamics of baseball. As he remains an active player, Grier's ongoing impact on the field reflects both his personal dedication and the broader trends within the sport. His journey through the ranks and the challenges he faces as a pitcher make him a compelling figure in contemporary baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
30 28 78 61 43 4 1 491.0 479 251 12 220 355 4.60 0

Career ERA 4.60 vs. league average 4.22 across their career seasons — 9.1% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1924 WP ECL 7 11 23 19 13 2 0 142.7 152 91 61 107 5.74 4.13 (-39%) 1041.1
1925 WMP ECL 2 6 15 10 3 0 0 72.0 80 49 37 42 6.12 4.55 (-35%) 974.5
1925 ACB ECL 7 3 11 9 7 0 0 84.7 91 35 35 61 3.72 4.55 (+18%) 2479.9
1926 ACB ECL 13 8 25 20 19 2 1 174.3 139 66 79 141 3.41 4.11 (+17%) 3888.8
1927 ACB ECL 1 0 4 3 1 0 0 17.3 17 10 8 4 5.19 4.08 (-27%) 30.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
97 196 22 47 3 0 0 13 1 20 2 0.240 0.313 0.255 0.568 -355.2

Career AVG .240 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 15.3% below league average.

Career OBP .313 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 9.3% below league average.

Career SLG .255 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 35.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.568 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — 23.2% 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
1924 WP ECL 28 59 8 17 1 0 0 5 1 5 1 0.288 .283 (+2%) .345 (+2%) .389 (-22%) .734 (-10%) -80.2
1925 WMP ECL 17 29 3 6 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0.207 — — — — 0.0
1925 ACB ECL 11 32 2 9 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 0.281 — — — — 0.0
1926 ACB ECL 31 66 8 13 2 0 0 5 0 11 0 0.197 .279 (-30%) .345 (-10%) .390 (-42%) .735 (-27%) -275.1
1927 ACB ECL 9 9 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.222 — — — — 0.0
1928 ACB ECL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
4 7 1 4 2 0 0 0 3 1 0.571

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1926 NWS ACB 4 7 1 4 2 0 0 0 3 1 0.571

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2 2 4 4 0 27.7 19 14 16 26 4.55

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1926 NWS ACB 2 2 4 4 0 27.7 19 14 16 26 4.55

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 3 1 2 0 0 0
P 77 61 18 69 7 1
PH 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1924 WP OF 3 1 2 0 0 0
1924 WP P 22 18 6 33 3 0
1925 WMP P 15 10 0 0 0 0
1925 ACB P 11 10 0 0 0 0
1926 ACB P 25 20 9 33 4 1
1927 ACB P 4 3 3 3 0 0
1928 ACB PH 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 77
Left Field 1
Right Field 2