Gracie Pierce

Born: 1860 in New York, NY, USA

Died: 8/28/1894 in New York, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1882-05-02 | Final Game: 1884-08-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 176 lbs

Full name: Grayson S. Pierce

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Biography

Gracie Pierce was a professional baseball player born in 1860, who played primarily as a position player during the early days of the sport. His career spanned from 1882 to 1884, a time when baseball was still solidifying its identity as America's pastime amidst the evolving landscape of the National League. Pierce participated in 84 games, where he recorded 59 hits, resulting in a batting average of .192. Although he did not hit any home runs and recorded only 2 runs batted in (RBIs), he contributed to his teams in a variety of other ways during a period characterized by a focus on contact hitting and small ball strategies. Playing in the early 1880s, Pierce's era was marked by a transition from the rough-and-tumble days of the sport's infancy to a more organized and professional approach. While he did not achieve notable statistical milestones, his presence in the game reflects the broader narrative of baseball's growth. The lack of stolen bases in his record highlights a playing style more focused on defensive contributions and the fundamentals of the game, rather than power hitting or speed on the bases. Gracie Pierce's career, while not filled with illustrious accolades, remains a part of baseball's rich tapestry, representing the many players who laid the groundwork for future generations.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
84	307	23	59	4	2	0	2	0	5	9	0.192	0.205	0.218	0.423	-1090.2

Career AVG .192 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 22.5% below league average.

Career OBP .205 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — 26.8% below league average.

Career SLG .218 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 34.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.423 vs. league average 0.613 across their career seasons — 30.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1882	LS2	AA	9	33	3	10	1	0	0	1	0	0.303	—	—	—	—
1882	BL2	AA	41	151	10	32	2	1	0	3	0	0.212	.248 (-15%)	.275 (-18%)	.329 (-28%)	.605 (-23%)
1883	CL5	AA	11	41	5	7	0	0	0	0	0	0.171	—	—	—	—
1883	NY1	NL	18	62	3	5	0	1	2	1	9	0.081	.257 (-69%)	.285 (-67%)	.345 (-67%)	.631 (-67%)
1884	NY4	AA	5	20	2	5	1	0	0	0	0	0.250	—	—	—	—

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
2B	57	180	139	80	22
OF	29	50	2	7	1
SS	1	1	2	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1882	LS2	2B	9	25	26	8	4
1882	BL2	2B	38	123	100	55	15
1882	BL2	OF	3	5	0	0	0
1882	BL2	SS	1	1	2	0	0
1883	CL5	2B	6	19	10	10	3
1883	CL5	OF	5	11	1	1	0
1883	NY1	2B	1	4	1	0	0
1883	NY1	OF	18	33	1	6	1
1884	NY4	2B	3	9	2	7	0
1884	NY4	OF	3	1	0	0	0