Pid Purdy

Born: 6/15/1904 in Beatrice, NE, USA

Died: 1/16/1951 in Beatrice, NE, USA

MLB Debut: 1926-09-07 | Final Game: 1929-09-15

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Everett Virgil Purdy

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Biography

Pid Purdy, born in 1904, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1926 to 1929. Primarily recognized as a position player, Purdy played in a total of 181 games, showcasing his talent in the Major Leagues during an era characterized by a transition in the game’s style and strategy. He recorded 146 hits over the course of his career, concluding with a commendable batting average of .293, reflecting his ability to make consistent contact at the plate. Throughout his time on the field, Purdy contributed significantly to his teams with 59 runs batted in and 2 home runs, while also demonstrating his speed with 3 stolen bases. His performance during the late 1920s was part of a period in baseball that was beginning to embrace more aggressive offensive strategies, setting the stage for the explosive changes that would follow in the decades to come. Though not a household name, Pid Purdy's impact on the game and his contributions to the teams he played for remain a noteworthy chapter in the history of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
181	499	74	146	22	11	2	59	3	48	25	0.293	0.362	0.393	0.754	266.2

Career AVG .293 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .362 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .393 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.754 vs. league average 0.745 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
1926	CHW	AL	11	33	5	6	2	1	0	6	0	2	1	0.182	—	—	—	—	0.0
1927	CIN	NL	18	62	15	22	2	4	1	12	0	4	3	0.355	.282 (+26%)	.344 (+20%)	.392 (+44%)	.736 (+32%)	319.6
1928	CIN	NL	70	223	32	69	11	1	0	25	1	23	13	0.309	.280 (+10%)	.342 (+10%)	.395 (-7%)	.737 (+1%)	110.8
1929	CIN	NL	82	181	22	49	7	5	1	16	2	19	8	0.271	.289 (-6%)	.353 (-1%)	.415 (-8%)	.769 (-5%)	-164.1