Jim Piersall Stats & Facts

Jim Piersall Stats & Facts

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    Jim Piersall Position: CenterfielderBats: Right  •  Throws: Right6-0, 175lb (183cm, 79kg)Born: November 14, 1929 in Waterbury, CT usDied: June 3, 2017 in Wheaton, ILBuried: CrematedHigh School: Leavenworth HS (Waterbury, CT)Debut: September 7, 1950 (10,754th in major league history)vs. NYY 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBLast Game: May 1, 1967vs. BOS 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBFull Name: James Anthony PiersallNicknames: Jimmy Played ForBoston Red Sox (1950-1958)Cleveland Indians (1959-1961)Washington Senators (1962-1963)New York…

1963 – The Mets hand Jim Piersall his release and the veteran outfielder will sign with the Angels. New York then loses to Houston, 1 – 0, as Bob Bruce shuts them out. Mets 1B Frank Thomas pulls the hidden ball trick on Jimmy Wynn.

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1963 – The Mets hand Jim Piersall his release and the veteran outfielder will sign with the Angels. New York then loses to Houston, 1 – 0, as Bob Bruce shuts them out. Mets 1B Frank Thomas pulls the hidden ball trick on Jimmy Wynn.

The all-time shortest managerial career ends after one game – a loss – when Eddie Yost, who replaced Mickey Vernon (14-26) as the Senators’ pilot, is replaced by Gil Hodges. Hodges was acquired today from the Mets, who receive veteran Jimmy Piersall in return.

The all-time shortest managerial career ends after one game – a loss – when Eddie Yost, who replaced Mickey Vernon (14-26) as the Senators’ pilot, is replaced by Gil Hodges. Hodges was acquired today from the Mets, who receive veteran Jimmy Piersall in return.

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The all-time shortest managerial career ends after one game – a loss – when Eddie Yost, who replaced Mickey Vernon (14-26) as the Senators’ pilot, is replaced by Gil Hodges. Hodges was acquired today from the Mets, who receive veteran Jimmy Piersall in return.

Washington OF Jim Piersall is arrested for going into the stands after a heckling fan prior to a game against Baltimore

Washington OF Jim Piersall is arrested for going into the stands after a heckling fan prior to a game against Baltimore

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Washington OF Jim Piersall is arrested for going into the stands after a heckling fan prior to a game against Baltimore. He is charged with disorderly conduct, but later cleared. Joe Hicksreplaces Jimmy in the 7 – 1 loss to the Orioles. O’s winning pitcher Chuck Estrada clouts one of the three Birds homers.

Woodie Held hits two homers and a double and drives in six runs to pace the Indians to a 10 – 2 win over the A’s. Jimmy Piersall also homers.

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Woodie Held hits two homers and a double and drives in six runs to pace the Indians to a 10 – 2 win over the A’s. Jimmy Piersall also homers.

At Fenway Park, the Red Sox down the Indians, 6 – 4. Vic Wertz has a three-run homer and four RBIs. Ted Williams also homers and, in the 7th inning, steals second base. Williams sets a major-league record as the only player to steal bases in four consecutive decades: he’ll be matched by Rickey Henderson in 2000 and Tim Raines the following year. Jimmy Piersall homers twice, both off winner Ike Delock.

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At Fenway Park, the Red Sox down the Indians, 6 – 4. Vic Wertz has a three-run homer and four RBIs. Ted Williams also homers and, in the 7th inning, steals second base. Williams sets a major-league record as the only player to steal bases in four consecutive decades: he’ll be matched by Rickey Henderson in 2000 and Tim Raines the following year. Jimmy Piersall homers twice, both off winner Ike Delock.

The Yankees outslug the Indians, 13 – 11, behind the slugging of Bill Skowron. Skowron follows a Yogi Berra blast with his second homer in the 8th, but Cleveland answers with two in the bottom of the 8th for an 11 – 8 lead. Moose then hits a bases-loaded double in the 9th to win it. Roger Maris hits his 30th home run and Jimmy Piersall homers for the Tribe.

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The Yankees outslug the Indians, 13 – 11, behind the slugging of Bill Skowron. Skowron follows a Yogi Berra blast with his second homer in the 8th, but Cleveland answers with two in the bottom of the 8th for an 11 – 8 lead. Moose then hits a bases-loaded double in the 9th to win it. Roger Maris hits his 30th home run and Jimmy Piersall homers for the Tribe.

The Cleveland Indians send 2B Bobby Avila to the Baltimore Orioles for P Russ Heman and cash. Cleveland also trades 1B Vic Wertz and OF Gary Geiger to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for OF Jimmy Piersall.

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The Cleveland Indians send 2B Bobby Avila to the Baltimore Orioles for P Russ Heman and cash. Cleveland also trades 1B Vic Wertz and OF Gary Geiger to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for OF Jimmy Piersall.