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Marjorie Pieper

Marjorie Pieper

Marjorie Pieper

Marjorie Pieper

Marjorie Pieper

Profile Information

  • Maiden Name:
  • Nickname: "Marge"
  • Hometown: Ann Arbor, MI (US)
  • Throwing Hand: Right
  • Batting Hand: Right
  • Born: August 2, 1922
  • Died: February 6, 2008

Marjorie PieperHistory

Team Position Uniform #
1946 Fort Wayne Daisies Shortstop 11
1947 Fort Wayne Daisies Shortstop 11
1947 Kenosha Comets Shortstop Unknown
1948 Chicago Colleens Third Base & Outfield 7
1948 Kenosha Comets Third Base & Outfield 9
1949 Fort Wayne Daisies Shortstop & Outfield 6
1949 Racine Belles Shortstop & Outfield Unknown
1950 Kenosha Comets Outfield 14
1950 Peoria Redwings Outfield Unknown
1951 Battle Creek Belles Third Base & Outfield Unknown
1951 Peoria Redwings Third Base & Outfield 12
1952 Battle Creek Belles Outfield 19
1953 Muskegon Belles Outfield 19

See "Related Article" above "Player/Profile Search" for Marjie's obituary.

 

Marge had such initial success that she was able to secure the starting shortstop position. Before joining the league she played two Michigan State Championship teams in 1944 and 1945. She graduated from the University of Michigan in education. Her hobbies are photography and basketball. Recognized as a long ball hitter, she gets plenty of doubles.  Her long ball hitting added to ability to drive in runs.

Marjorie L. Pieper was born in Clinton, Mich., and was a retired school teacher. She died in her home at age 85, on February 6, 2008.

Marge played in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League from 1946 through 1953, and was a member of seven different teams. You can find more information concerning her playing years under her player profile. She was a consistant hitter and was speedy on the bases and on the field. She was as good in the infield and outfield and even tried her hand at pitching. She had a sure glove and was willing to play wherever she was needed.

Author: Citrus County Chronicle, Citrus County, FL

Copyright: Citrus County Chronicle, Citrus County, FL


LeagueBatting Record

Year Ga AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG
1946 83 289 22 50 8 4 1 24 14 18 18 .173
1947 109 369 33 83 11 5 5 5 31 34 30 .225
1948 107 369 42 70 7 1 0 37 57 53 35 .190
1949 69 221 18 36 3 2 0 14 21 31 16 .163
1950 91 304 40 63 12 3 3 27 19 38 24 .207
1951 76 244 31 62 16 3 1 29 18 33 9 .254
1952 91 304 44 77 11 8 4 47 11 38 33 .253
1953 92 314 26 72 8 4 3 38 10 41 26 .229

LeaguePitching Record

Year G IP R ER ERA BB SO HB WP W L PCT
1948 4 15 12 4 - 10 10 3 1 0 1 .000

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