Tony Piet

Born: 12/7/1906 in Berwick, PA, USA

Died: 12/1/1981 in Hinsdale, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1931-08-15 | Final Game: 1938-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Anthony Francis Piet

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Biography

Tony Piet was a versatile position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1931 to 1938. Born in 1906, Piet's professional career unfolded during a transitional era in baseball, characterized by the gradual shift from the deadball era to a more offense-driven game. Over the course of his career, he played in 744 games, accumulating 717 hits and posting a solid batting average of .277. His offensive contributions included 23 home runs and 312 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs and contribute to his team's success. Piet was also known for his speed on the bases, finishing his career with 80 stolen bases, a notable achievement that highlighted his dynamic playing style. He operated effectively as both a hitter and a base runner, embodying the multi-faceted skill set that was becoming increasingly valuable during the late 1930s. While Piet may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, his consistent performance and adaptability on the field secured his place in baseball history as a reliable player of his time.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
744	2585	352	717	132	30	23	312	80	247	274	0.277	0.350	0.378	0.728	83.1

Career AVG .277 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .350 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .378 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.728 vs. league average 0.733 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	PIT	NL	44	167	22	50	12	4	0	24	10	13	24	0.299	.276 (+8%)	.338 (+5%)	.388 (+8%)	.726 (+6%)	159.9
1932	PIT	NL	154	574	66	162	25	8	7	85	19	46	56	0.282	.275 (+3%)	.335 (+2%)	.391 (avg)	.726 (+1%)	145.3
1933	PIT	NL	107	362	45	117	21	5	1	42	12	19	28	0.323	.270 (+20%)	.329 (+11%)	.377 (+11%)	.707 (+11%)	731.6
1934	CIN	NL	106	421	58	109	20	5	1	38	6	23	44	0.259	.278 (-7%)	.340 (-10%)	.392 (-14%)	.733 (-12%)	-1032.0
1935	CIN	NL	6	5	2	1	1	0	0	2	0	0	0	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1935	CHW	AL	77	292	47	87	17	5	3	27	2	33	27	0.298	.279 (+6%)	.342 (+9%)	.399 (+5%)	.742 (+7%)	0.0
1936	CHW	AL	109	352	69	96	15	2	7	42	15	66	48	0.273	.283 (-4%)	.349 (+15%)	.404 (-4%)	.753 (+4%)	625.5
1937	CHW	AL	100	332	34	78	15	1	4	38	14	32	36	0.235	.276 (-15%)	.342 (-8%)	.398 (-19%)	.740 (-14%)	-861.9
1938	DET	AL	41	80	9	17	6	0	0	14	2	15	11	0.212	.272 (-22%)	.341 (+3%)	.392 (-27%)	.734 (-13%)	-132.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
2B	485	1148	1562	93	276
3B	204	193	389	38	25
OF	1	1	0	0	0
SS	1	0	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1931	PIT	2B	44	103	133	3	17
1931	PIT	SS	1	0	1	0	0
1932	PIT	2B	154	378	454	26	80
1933	PIT	2B	97	241	305	26	61
1934	CIN	2B	49	126	149	15	27
1934	CIN	3B	51	45	96	10	7
1935	CIN	OF	1	1	0	0	0
1935	CHA	2B	59	129	216	9	32
1935	CHA	3B	17	21	29	3	1
1936	CHA	2B	68	135	261	14	47
1936	CHA	3B	32	32	56	4	2
1937	CHA	2B	13	36	44	0	12
1937	CHA	3B	86	83	163	16	12
1938	DET	2B	1	0	0	0	0
1938	DET	3B	18	12	45	5	3