Andy Piercy

Born: 1854 in San Jose, CA, USA

Died: 12/27/1932 in San Jose, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1881-05-12 | Final Game: 1881-06-30

Throws: R | Height: 5'6"

Full name: Andrew Josiah Piercy

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Biography

Andy Piercy was a professional baseball player born in 1854, who enjoyed a brief career in the sport during the early days of Major League Baseball. He made his mark in the league from May 12, 1881, until June 30, 1881, participating in a total of 2 games as a position player. Piercy showcased his skills with a batting average of 0.25, recording 2 hits over the course of his short tenure. While he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, his contributions came during a formative era in baseball, when the game was still evolving from its early roots. Although Piercy's career was brief, spanning just a matter of weeks, he played during a pivotal time in baseball history, as the sport was beginning to gain popularity and establish its foundational structures. The late 19th century was characterized by rapid changes in gameplay and the advent of more organized leagues, setting the stage for the modern era of baseball. Despite his limited playing time, Andy Piercy remains a part of the rich tapestry of early baseball history, representing the many players who laid the groundwork for future generations in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	8	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.250	0.250	0.250	0.500	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .290 across their career seasons — 13.8% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 26.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.628 across their career seasons — 20.4% 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
1881	CHC	NL	2	8	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	1	0	3	3	2	0
3B	1	0	3	0	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1881	CHN	2B	1	0	3	3	2	0
1881	CHN	3B	1	0	3	0	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	1
Third Base	1