Pie Traynor
Inducted:
1948
Player Stats
6-0, 170lb (183cm, 77kg)
Born:
November 11, 1898
Framingham, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died:
March 16, 1972
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Position:
Third baseman
Manager
College:
NA
Pie Traynor was one of the finest third basemen of baseball’s early era and a cornerstone of the Pittsburgh Pirates for 17 seasons. Playing from 1920 to 1937, Traynor was known for his graceful defense, consistent bat, and leadership. He recorded 2,416 career hits, a .320 batting average, and drove in over 1,200 runs. Traynor helped lead the Pirates to a World Series championship in 1925 and a National League pennant in 1927.
He was considered the best third baseman of his time and one of the first to combine strong offense with elite defense at the hot corner. Following his playing days, he managed the Pirates and became a beloved broadcaster in Pittsburgh. Traynor was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1948, cementing his legacy as a Pirates legend and one of the game's early stars.
Traynor's Awards and Records
- 2× All-Star (1933, 1934)
- World Series champion (1925)
- Pittsburgh Pirates No. 20 retired
- Pittsburgh Pirates Hall of Fame
- World Series Champion (1925)
- National League Pennant Winner (1927)
- Career .320 Batting Average
- 2,000+ Career Hits as a Third Baseman (First to Achieve This Feat)
- Widely Regarded as the Best 3B of His Era
- Pittsburgh Pirates Manager (1934–1939)
- Pirates Broadcaster and Club Ambassador Post-Retirement
- Pro Baseball Hall of Fame Inductee (1948)
- MLB All-Century Team Nominee
MLB Teams:
As player
Pittsburgh Pirates (1920–1935, 1937)
As manager
Pittsburgh Pirates (1934–1939)
Number Worn:
20
MLB Stats
Seasons:
17 (1920–1937)
Batting Average:
.320
Hits:
2,416
Home Runs:
58
Runs Batted In:
1,273
Runs Scored:
1,183
Stolen Bases:
158
On-Base Percentage:
.362
Slugging Percentage:
.435
Managerial stats:
Years Managed:
1934–1939
Games Managed:
835
Win–Loss Record:
457–406
Winning Percentage:
.530