Sandy Piez, baseball player, 1914-1914

Sandy Piez

Born: 10/13/1889 in New York, NY, USA

Died: 12/29/1930 in Absecon, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-04-17 | Final Game: 1914-10-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Charles William Piez

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Biography

Sandy Piez was a professional baseball player born in 1889, whose brief career in Major League Baseball spanned the 1914 season. He played primarily as a position player and made his mark during a time when the game was evolving, transitioning from the deadball era to more offensive-minded strategies. Piez's time in the league was short-lived, as he participated in only 37 games. However, he showcased an impressive batting average of .375, a notable achievement that underscored his potential as a hitter. Throughout his 1914 season, Piez recorded 3 hits, 3 RBIs, and 4 stolen bases, demonstrating his capability on the base paths despite the limited number of games he played. While he did not hit any home runs, his ability to contribute to his team's offense through batting and speed on the bases reflected the skill set valued during his era. Though he retired from baseball on October 6, 1914, Sandy Piez remains a historical figure, emblematic of the many players who shaped the early years of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
37 8 9 3 0 1 0 3 4 0 1 0.375 0.375 0.625 1.000 0.0

Career AVG .375 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — +46.9% above league average.

Career OBP .375 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — +16.4% above league average.

Career SLG .625 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — +84.3% above league average.

Career OPS 1.000 vs. league average 0.661 across their career seasons — +51.2% above 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
1914 NY1 NL 37 8 9 3 0 1 0 3 4 0 1 0.375 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 5 0 9 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1914 NY1 OF 5 0 9 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 3
Center Field 1
Right Field 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Bucknell University Lewisburg PA 1910
Rutgers - the State University of New Jersey New Brunswick NJ 1909