| Mike Tiernan | |
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| Right fielder | |
| Born:(1867-01-21)January 21, 1867 Trenton, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| Died: November 7, 1918(1918-11-07) (aged 51) New York City, U.S. | |
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 30, 1887, for the New York Giants | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| July 31, 1899, for the New York Giants | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .311 |
| Hits | 1,838 |
| Home runs | 106 |
| Runs batted in | 851 |
| Runs scored | 1,316 |
| Stolen bases | 428 |
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Michael Joseph Tiernan (January 21, 1867 – November 7, 1918), nicknamed "Silent Mike", was an American professionalbaseballright fielder. He played inMajor League Baseball (MLB), exclusively for theNew York Giants, from 1887 to 1899.
A native ofTrenton, New Jersey, Tiernan was born across the street fromTrenton State Prison, and he participated in ice skating and track as a young man. Beginning in 1884, Tiernan played town baseball inWilliamsport, Pennsylvania. The 17-year-old attracted attention with his success in exhibitions against major league clubs, once striking out 15 in a game against theProvidence Grays.[1]
Because of that success, the New York Giants wanted to sign Tiernan as a pitcher in 1887. Tiernan, however, wanted to play in the outfield rather than pitch. The Giants ultimately agreed to play him in the outfield.[1]
Tiernan's debut major league game was on April 30, 1887. On June 15 of that season, he scored sixruns in a single game, and is one of only a handful of major league players to have accomplished that feat. Tiernan was nicknamed "Silent Mike" because he generally avoided the press and did not protest when umpires made questionable calls.[1]
Tiernan led theNational League in home runs in 1890 and 1891, and compiled a .311 lifetime batting average. His final game was played on July 31, 1899. He is the Giants' all-time franchise leader in triples and stolen bases. One of the greathome run hitters of the 19th century, he hit 106 of them, which ties him withHall of FamerDan Brouthers for fourth most among 19th century ball players.
Tiernan lived in New York City after his playing career, and he owned a restaurant.[1] He died oftuberculosis atBellevue Hospital in 1918.[2][1]
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