James Pirie

Born: 3/31/1853 in Dundas, ON, CAN

Died: 6/2/1934 in Dundas, ON, CAN

MLB Debut: 1883-09-25 | Final Game: 1883-09-29

Bats: B | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 169 lbs

Full name: James Moir Pirie

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Biography

James Pirie, born in 1853, was a professional baseball player who made a brief yet notable appearance in the sport during the late 19th century. He played as a position player and had a career that spanned from 1883 to September 29, 1883. Despite the limited number of games he participated in—only five—Pirie's involvement came during a transformative era in baseball, as the sport was evolving in popularity and structure, transitioning from the early days of the game toward what would become the modern professional league system. Throughout his short career, Pirie recorded three hits in 19 at-bats, resulting in a batting average of .158. He did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, and he did not attempt any stolen bases. While his statistics may not reflect a prolific career, his presence on the field contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the many players who helped shape the game during its formative years. James Pirie's contributions may be understated in the annals of baseball, but he remains a part of the early narrative that laid the foundation for the sport's future development.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
5	19	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.158	0.158	0.158	0.316	0.0

Career AVG .158 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 38.6% below league average.

Career OBP .158 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — 44.8% below league average.

Career SLG .158 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 54.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.316 vs. league average 0.631 across their career seasons — 50.0% 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
1883	PHI	NL	5	19	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.158	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
SS	5	0	6	9	11	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1883	PHI	SS	5	0	6	9	11	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Shortstop	5