Urbane Pickering

Born: 6/3/1899 in Hoxie, KS, USA

Died: 5/13/1970 in Modesto, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1931-04-18 | Final Game: 1932-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Urbane Henry Pickering

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Biography

Urbane Pickering was a professional baseball player born in 1899, who played primarily as a position player during the early 1930s. His career spanned from April 18, 1931, to September 25, 1932, during a transitional period in Major League Baseball as it moved away from the deadball era and began to embrace a more offensive style of play. Over the course of his career, Pickering appeared in 235 games, amassing a total of 205 hits, which contributed to a batting average of .257. He demonstrated solid offensive skills, hitting 11 home runs and driving in 92 runs, while also showcasing some speed on the bases with 6 stolen bases. Pickering's contributions to his teams were marked by his consistent hitting and ability to drive in runs, making him a valuable asset in the lineup. Although his time in the Major Leagues was relatively brief, he left an impact on the game during a period of significant change, as baseball began to evolve toward the power-hitting era of the 1930s and beyond. His career, while not filled with the accolades of some contemporaries, reflects the dedication and skill of a player who navigated the challenges of a competitive landscape in early 20th-century baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
235	798	95	205	41	9	11	92	6	72	124	0.257	0.319	0.372	0.691	-809.9

Career AVG .257 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — 6.8% below league average.

Career OBP .319 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 5.2% below league average.

Career SLG .372 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.691 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — near 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
1931	BOS	AL	103	341	48	86	13	4	9	52	3	33	53	0.252	.276 (-9%)	.338 (-6%)	.388 (+1%)	.726 (-2%)	-165.1
1932	BOS	AL	132	457	47	119	28	5	2	40	3	39	71	0.260	.275 (-5%)	.335 (-5%)	.391 (-9%)	.726 (-7%)	-644.9