Tony Pierce

Born: 1/29/1946 in Brunswick, GA, USA

Died: 1/31/2013 in Columbus, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1967-04-14 | Final Game: 1968-06-21

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Tony Michael Pierce

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Biography

Tony Pierce, born in 1946, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1967 to 1968. Over the course of his brief but notable career, Pierce compiled a record of 4-6 with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.25. He showcased his ability to strike out batters, amassing a total of 77 strikeouts and contributing to his team’s efforts with 8 saves. Pierce played during a transitional period in baseball, characterized by a shift in pitching styles and strategies as teams began to emphasize bullpen depth. His solid performance on the mound reflected the evolving role of relief pitchers in the late 1960s, as teams started to recognize the importance of specialized roles within their pitching staffs. Despite a career that spanned just over a season, Pierce's contributions on the field left a lasting impression, marking him as a noteworthy figure in the annals of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
4	6	66	9	0	0	8	130.3	118	47	9	40	77	3.25	0

Career ERA 3.25 vs. league average 3.14 across their career seasons — near 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
1967	KC1	AL	3	4	49	6	0	0	7	97.7	79	33	30	61	3.04	3.30 (+8%)	348.3
1968	OAK	AL	1	2	17	3	0	0	1	32.7	39	14	10	16	3.86	2.98 (-29%)	-516.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
66	26	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	12	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .240 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .303 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .349 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.651 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1967	KC1	AL	49	20	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	11	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1968	OAK	AL	17	6	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	66	9	10	17	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1967	KC1	P	49	6	9	9	0	0
1968	OAK	P	17	3	1	8	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	66