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{{short description|American baseball player (born 1977)}}
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{{Infobox baseball biography
| name=Juan Pierre
| image=Juan Pierre on June 10, 2012.jpg
| width=
| caption=Pierre with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2012
| position=[[Outfielder]]
| bats=Left
| throws=Left
| birth_date={{Birth date and age|1977|8|14}}
| birth_place=[[Mobile, Alabama]], U.S.
|debutleague = MLB
| debutdate=August 7
| debutyear=2000
| debutteam=Colorado Rockies
|finalleague = MLB
| finaldate=September 29
| finalyear=2013
| finalteam=Miami Marlins
|statleague = MLB
| stat1label=[[Batting average (baseball)|Batting average]]
| stat1value= .295
| stat2label=[[Hit (baseball)|Hits]]
| stat2value= 2,217
| stat3label=[[Home run]]s
| stat3value= 18
| stat4label=[[Runs batted in]]
| stat4value= 517
| stat5label=[[Stolen base]]s
| stat5value= 614
| teams=
* [[Colorado Rockies]] ({{mlby|2000}}–{{mlby|2002}})
* [[Florida Marlins]] ({{mlby|2003}}–{{mlby|2005}})
* [[Chicago Cubs]] ({{mlby|2006}})
* [[Los Angeles Dodgers]] ({{mlby|2007}}–{{mlby|2009}})
* [[Chicago White Sox]] ({{mlby|2010}}–{{mlby|2011}})
* [[Philadelphia Phillies]] ({{mlby|2012}})
* [[Miami Marlins]] ({{mlby|2013}})
|highlights=
* [[World Series champion]] ({{wsy|2003}})
* 3× [[List of Major League Baseball annual stolen base leaders|Stolen base leader]] (2001, 2003, 2010)
}}
'''Juan D'Vaughn Pierre''' (born August 14, 1977) is an American former professional [[baseball]] [[outfielder]]. He played in [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) from 2000–2013 for the [[Colorado Rockies]], [[Miami Marlins|Florida/Miami Marlins]], [[Chicago Cubs]], [[Los Angeles Dodgers]], [[Chicago White Sox]], and [[Philadelphia Phillies]]. Known for his speed, he stole 614 bases in his career, the 18th-most in MLB history at the time of his retirement. He worked as an MLB Network on-air analyst before joining the Marlins as a Minor League Outfield Coordinator for the 2019 season.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/01/marlins-hire-juan-pierre-as-minor-league-outfield-coordinator.html |title=Marlins Hire Juan Pierre As Minor League Outfield Coordinator |editor=Adams, Steve |date=January 23, 2019 |publisher=MLB Trade Rumors |access-date=January 31, 2019 |archive-date=April 22, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190422213804/https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/01/marlins-hire-juan-pierre-as-minor-league-outfield-coordinator.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

In 1,994 games over 14 seasons, Pierre posted a .295 [[batting average (baseball)|batting average]] (2217-for-7525) with 1075 [[run (baseball)|runs]], 255 [[double (baseball)|doubles]], 94 [[triple (baseball)|triples]], 18 [[home runs]], 517 [[Run batted in|RBI]], 614 [[stolen bases]], 464 [[bases on balls]], .343 [[on-base percentage]] and .361 [[slugging percentage]]. He finished his career with a .990 [[fielding percentage]] playing at center and left field. In 26 postseason games, he hit .304 (24-for-79) with 16 runs, five doubles, two triples, seven RBI, three stolen bases and eight walks.

==Amateur career==
Pierre was born in [[Mobile, Alabama]], to Derry and James. Soon after his birth, his family moved to [[Alexandria, Louisiana]]. The Pierres have been deeply rooted in Louisiana since colonial times and are of [[Louisiana Creoles|Creole]] heritage. Pierre was named after [[Dominican Republic|Dominican]] [[Baseball Hall of Fame|Hall of Fame]] [[pitcher]] and former [[San Francisco Giants|Giants]] player [[Juan Marichal]], his father's favorite player, who also gave him his middle name, ''D'Vaughn,'' because he said it had a "good rhyme to it."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2003-10-25/sports/0310250185_1_haitian-community-juan-pierre-dominican-republic |title=In Name Only |editor=Sortal, Nick |date=October 25, 2003 |publisher=Sun Sentinel |access-date=March 21, 2017 |archive-date=March 22, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170322111310/http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2003-10-25/sports/0310250185_1_haitian-community-juan-pierre-dominican-republic |url-status=dead }}</ref>

Pierre attended [[Alexandria Senior High School (Louisiana)|Alexandria Senior High School]]. Prior to his professional career, he played [[college baseball]] at [[Galveston College]] and the [[University of South Alabama]]. With the [[South Alabama Jaguars baseball|South Alabama Jaguars]], Pierre was the [[Sun Belt Conference]] Player of the Year in 1998.

In 1996, he played [[Collegiate summer baseball|summer league baseball]] for the [[Manitowoc Skunks]] of the [[Northwoods League]]. He was the second Northwoods League alum to play in MLB.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://assets.northwoodsleague.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/NWL-Alumni-in-MLB-2025.pdf |title=Northwoods League Alumni in Major League Baseball |website=northwoodsleague.com}}</ref>

==Minor leagues==
Pierre began his professional career with the [[Portland Rockies]] of the [[Northwest League]] after being selected by [[Colorado Rockies|Colorado]] in the 13th round of the [[1998 MLB draft]]. He won the league [[Batting average (baseball)|batting]] and [[stolen base]] titles in his first professional season with 38 and was a fan favorite even at that level. Pierre moved on to the [[Asheville Tourists]] the following year, again batting well over .300 and began {{baseball year|2000}} with the [[Carolina Mudcats (1991–2011)|Carolina Mudcats]] before finishing the year in Colorado.

==Major leagues==

===Colorado Rockies===
Pierre made his major league debut on August 7, 2000, as a [[pinch runner]] for the Rockies against the [[Pittsburgh Pirates]]. He made his first start in [[Center fielder|center field]] the following day and got his first [[Hit (baseball)|hit]] in the first inning off [[José Silva (baseball)|José Silva]]. He appeared in 51 games in 2000, hitting .310 with 20 [[Run batted in|RBIs]] and 7 [[stolen base]]s. Pierre received a single vote in 2000 [[Major League Baseball Rookie of the Year Award|National League Rookie of the Year]] voting, tying him for sixth place with [[Lance Berkman]] and [[Chuck Smith (baseball)|Chuck Smith]].<ref>{{cite web |title=2000 Awards Voting |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/awards/awards_2000.shtml#all_NL_ROY_voting |website=[[Baseball-Reference.com]] |publisher=[[Sports Reference]] |access-date=September 19, 2021 |language=en |archive-date=August 31, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090831104042/http://www.baseball-reference.com/awards/awards_2000.shtml#all_NL_ROY_voting |url-status=live }}</ref>

In 2001, Pierre became the Rockies primary starter in [[center field]], appearing in 156 games, 140 of which were starts, hitting .327 with 2 home runs and 55 RBIs. He led the [[National League (baseball)|NL]] in both stolen bases (46) and [[caught stealing]] (17), and his 202 [[hit (baseball)|hits]] were second behind the [[San Francisco Giants]]' [[Rich Aurilia]].

Prior to the start of the 2002 season, Pierre signed a 4-year, $7.5 million contract extension, which kept him with the Rockies through the 2005 season.<ref>{{cite web |title=Rockies Sign Juan Pierre |work=Midland Daily News |date=March 13, 2002 |url=https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Rockies-Sign-Juan-Pierre-7100173.php |publisher=[[Midland Daily News]] |access-date=May 15, 2023 |language=en}}</ref> In the 2002 season, Pierre was once again the starter in center field, appearing in 152 games, starting 133 of them, and hit .287 with 1 home run and 35 RBIs. His 47 stolen bases and 144 singles both ranked 2nd in the NL, trailing only the Marlins' [[Luis Castillo (second baseman)|Luis Castillo]] in both categories.

===Florida Marlins===
On November 16, {{baseball year|2002}}, Pierre was traded along with [[Mike Hampton]] and cash to the [[Florida Marlins]] for [[Charles Johnson (catcher)|Charles Johnson]], [[Preston Wilson]], [[Vic Darensbourg]], and [[Pablo Ozuna]].

In the 2003 regular season, Pierre posted a .305 batting average, led the NL in [[games played]] (162), [[at bat|at-bat]]s (668), stolen bases (65), and [[sacrifice hit]]s (15), and he led the majors with the lowest [[strikeout]] percentage (5.2%).<ref name="Advanced">{{cite web|url=http://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=all&stats=bat&lg=all&qual=y&type=1&season=2004|title=Baseball Leaderboard – Advanced – Fan Graphs – 2004|access-date=August 20, 2007|publisher=Fan Graphs|archive-date=September 11, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170911024411/http://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=all&stats=bat&lg=all&qual=y&type=1&season=2004|url-status=live}}</ref> During the postseason, he was a major contributor to the Marlins' [[2003 World Series]] championship. He batted .333 in the World Series and .301 overall in his first playoff experience. Pierre received thirty-nine votes in 2003 [[Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award|National League MVP]] voting, finishing in tenth place.<ref>{{cite web |title=2003 Awards Voting |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/awards/awards_2003.shtml#all_NL_MVP_voting |website=[[Baseball-Reference.com]] |publisher=[[Sports Reference]] |access-date=September 19, 2021 |language=en |archive-date=April 24, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110424130453/http://www.baseball-reference.com/awards/awards_2003.shtml#all_NL_MVP_voting |url-status=live }}</ref>

In 2004, he led the National League in at-bats (for the second year in a row) with 678; hits (221); [[Triple (baseball)|triples]] (12); games played (162); [[Bunt (baseball)|bunt]] hits (24);<ref name="Batted Ball">{{cite web|url=http://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=all&stats=bat&lg=all&qual=y&type=2&season=2004|title=Baseball Leaderboard – Batted Ball – Fan Graphs – 2004|access-date=August 20, 2007|publisher=Fan Graphs}}</ref> infield hits (38);<ref name="Batted Ball"/> and strikeout percentage (5.2%).<ref name="Advanced"/> In addition, he was the only major league player to play every inning of each of his team's games, being the last player to do so as of 2023. Pierre received nine votes in 2004 [[Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award|National League MVP]] voting, tying him for sixteenth place with [[Todd Helton]].<ref>{{cite web |title=2004 Awards Voting |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/awards/awards_2004.shtml#all_NL_MVP_voting |website=[[Baseball-Reference.com]] |publisher=[[Sports Reference]] |access-date=September 19, 2021 |language=en |archive-date=January 9, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100109123651/http://www.baseball-reference.com/awards/awards_2004.shtml#all_NL_MVP_voting |url-status=live }}</ref>

In {{baseball year|2005}}, Pierre led the National League in games played (162) and had the third-lowest strikeout percentage in baseball (6.9%).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=all&stats=bat&lg=all&qual=y&type=1&season=2005|title=Baseball Leaderboard – Advanced – Fan Graphs – 2005|access-date=August 20, 2007|publisher=Fan Graphs|archive-date=September 30, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110930174914/http://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=all&stats=bat&lg=all&qual=y&type=1&season=2005|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Chicago Cubs===
[[File:CHC Juan Pierre.jpg|thumb|Pierre playing for the [[2006 Chicago Cubs season|Chicago Cubs in 2006]]]]
On December 7, 2005, the Marlins traded Pierre to the [[Chicago Cubs]], receiving [[pitcher]]s [[Sergio Mitre]], [[Ricky Nolasco]], and [[Renyel Pinto]] in exchange. The deal was motivated by the Marlins' need to cut payroll after being unable to secure a new stadium deal in [[South Florida]]. In January 2006, Pierre agreed to a 1-year, $5.75 million contract to avoid [[arbitration]], despite the Cubs efforts to reach a long-term deal with him, meaning he would be a free agent following the season.

In 2006, while batting .292, Pierre led the NL with 204 hits, winning his second hit title, and he led the NL in at-bats (699), games played (162), bunt hits (21), infield hits (30),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=all&stats=bat&lg=all&qual=y&type=2&season=2006|title=Baseball Leaderboard – Batted Ball – 2006 – Fan Graphs – 2006|access-date=August 20, 2007|publisher=Fan Graphs|archive-date=February 2, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220202074537/https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=all&stats=bat&lg=all&qual=y&type=2&season=2006|url-status=live}}</ref> and lowest strikeout percentage (5.4%).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=all&stats=bat&lg=all&qual=y&type=1&season=2006|title=Baseball Leaderboard – Advanced – Fan Graphs – 2006|access-date=August 20, 2007|publisher=Fan Graphs|archive-date=October 16, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131016032428/http://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=all&stats=bat&lg=all&qual=y&type=1&season=2006|url-status=live}}</ref> He also tied for the major league lead in times reached base on an error (13),<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/MLB/2006-baserunning-batting.shtml |title=2006 Major League Baseball Baserunning/Misc |publisher=Baseball-Reference.com |access-date=October 17, 2011 |archive-date=January 15, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210115021402/https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/MLB/2006-baserunning-batting.shtml |url-status=live }}</ref> and played perfect defensive baseball, earning a [[fielding percentage]] of 1.000. He also led the major leagues in outs made (532), the second-highest out total for a player since {{baseball year|1982}}.

===Los Angeles Dodgers===
On November 22, 2006, Pierre signed a five-year, $44&nbsp;million contract with the [[Los Angeles Dodgers]].<ref>{{cite web |author=Ken Gurnick |url=http://mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20061122&content_id=1745557&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la |title=Top-heavy Dodgers sign Pierre |work=Mlb.com |access-date=October 17, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090415111829/http://mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20061122&content_id=1745557&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la |archive-date=April 15, 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

In {{baseball year|2007}}, Pierre led the majors in bunt hits (19). He also led the NL in games played (162) for the fifth straight year, led the NL in [[Single (baseball)|singles]] (164) for the second straight year, led the league in sacrifice hits (20), and had the lowest strikeout percentage in the NL (5.5%).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=all&stats=bat&lg=all&qual=y&type=1&season=2007|title=Baseball Leaderboard – Advanced – Fan Graphs – 2007|access-date=August 20, 2007|publisher=Fan Graphs|archive-date=May 3, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070503041811/http://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=all&stats=bat&lg=all&qual=y&type=1&season=2007|url-status=live}}</ref> He was second in the NL in stolen bases (64), third in at bats (668) and plate appearances (729), fourth in hits (196), and ninth in triples (8).

[[File:Pierre smallball.jpg|thumb|left|Pierre with the Dodgers in {{mlby|2008}} [[spring training]]]]
Going into {{baseball year|2008}}, the Dodgers signed [[Andruw Jones]] to a two-year contract to play center field. Because of this, Pierre shifted to [[left fielder|left field]]. After a trip to the [[Disabled list|DL]] in July, Pierre was moved into a platoon in center field with the struggling Jones. When the Dodgers traded for [[Manny Ramirez]], Pierre moved to the bench and saw limited action, primarily as a pinch runner the rest of the season.

After nearly two years without hitting a home run, Pierre hit a ball into the right field seats at [[PNC Park]] in [[Pittsburgh]] on September 15, 2008. It was Pierre's first traditional fly-ball home run since August 28, 2006, also in Pittsburgh. On July 29, 2008, Pierre stole his 100th base with the Dodgers, becoming only one of four players in MLB history to steal at least 100 bases with three different teams. He previously stole 100 with the [[Colorado Rockies]] and 167 with the [[Florida Marlins]]. [[Tommy Harper]], [[Brett Butler (baseball)|Brett Butler]], and [[Otis Nixon]] are the only others to have accomplished this feat.<ref>{{cite web |author=Mike Scarr |url=http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080730&content_id=3223362&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la |title=Pierre joins rare class of base thieves |publisher=Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com |date=July 29, 2008 |access-date=October 17, 2011 |archive-date=September 27, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110927093051/http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080730&content_id=3223362&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la |url-status=dead }}</ref>

Prior to the start of the 2009 season, the Dodgers gave Pierre and his agent permission to talk to other teams in hopes of working out a trade because Ramirez's re-signing with the Dodgers pushed Pierre to the backup role in left field. Pierre tied former Dodgers player [[Steve Sax]] on the top 50 career MLB stolen base leaders list with 444 on June 12, 2009, against the Texas Rangers in Arlington.<ref>[https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/TEX/TEX200906120.shtml June 12, 2009 – Rangers 6 – Dodgers 0 box score] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160416223618/http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/TEX/TEX200906120.shtml |date=April 16, 2016 }}. – Baseball-Reference.com</ref> The next day, June 13, he pushed Sax out of the top 50 with his 445th steal, again versus the Rangers in Arlington.<ref>[https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/TEX/TEX200906130.shtml June 13, 2009 – Dodgers 3 – Rangers 1 box score] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160416212803/http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/TEX/TEX200906130.shtml |date=April 16, 2016 }}. – Baseball-Reference.com</ref><ref>[https://www.baseball-reference.com/leaders/SB_career.shtml Career Leaders & Records for Stolen Bases] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110428213836/http://www.baseball-reference.com/leaders/SB_career.shtml |date=April 28, 2011 }}. – Baseball-Reference.com</ref>

When Manny Ramirez received a 50-game suspension, Pierre once more became the Dodgers' regular left fielder. During Ramirez's suspension, Pierre delivered a stellar performance that drew praise from fans and critics alike. However, once Ramirez returned, he resumed his previous role of a backup player. In recognition of his hard work, Dodgers fans gave him a standing ovation on July 16− the same game where Ramirez had his first home game since returning from suspension.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2009-jul-19-sp-juan-pierre19-story.html |title=Juan Pierre finally gets his due |publisher=Articles.latimes.com |date=July 19, 2009 |access-date=October 17, 2011 |archive-date=October 19, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121019003022/http://articles.latimes.com/2009/jul/19/sports/sp-juan-pierre19 |url-status=live }}</ref>

===Chicago White Sox===
[[File:Juan Pierre on August 8, 2011.jpg|thumb|upright|left|Pierre batting for the [[2011 Chicago White Sox season|Chicago White Sox in 2011]]]]
On December 15, 2009, Pierre was traded to the [[Chicago White Sox]] for two minor league pitching prospects to be named later ([[Jon Link]] and [[John Ely (baseball)|John Ely]]).<ref>{{cite news|last1=Gurnick|first1=Ken|title=Dodgers, White Sox complete Pierre deal|url=http://m.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article/7829024/|access-date=February 28, 2015|work=MLB.com|date=December 18, 2009|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304060623/http://m.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article/7829024/|url-status=dead}}</ref> Pierre led [[Major League Baseball]] with a career-high 68 stolen bases, the second-most in a single season in franchise history after only [[Rudy Law]]'s 77 in 1983.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Gonzales|first1=Mark|title=Sox to pick up Thornton's option|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/2010/09/22/sox-to-pick-up-thorntons-option/|access-date=February 28, 2015|work=Chicago Tribune|date=September 22, 2010|archive-date=April 2, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402105520/http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2010-09-22/sports/ct-spt-0923-bits-white-sox-as-chicago20100922_1_white-sox-bobby-jenks-matt-thornton|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Gregor|first1=Scot|title=White Sox' Pierre always ready|url=http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20110308/sports/703089878/|access-date=February 28, 2015|work=Daily Herald|archive-date=February 1, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220201214853/https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20110308/sports/703089878/|url-status=live}}</ref> On August 3, 2010, he hit his first and only [[home run]] of 2010 off [[Rick Porcello]]. On August 5, 2010, he stole his 500th career base against the Detroit Tigers.

In 2011, Pierre led the major leagues in sacrifice hits (19) and at bats per strikeout (15.6), and he was caught stealing a major-league-leading 17 times (while stealing 27 bases).<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/j/jonesad01.shtml |title=Adam Jones Statistics and History |publisher=Baseball-Reference.com |access-date=October 17, 2011 |archive-date=September 4, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190904020837/https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/j/jonesad01.shtml |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/p/pierrju01.shtml |title=Juan Pierre Statistics and History |publisher=Baseball-Reference.com |access-date=October 17, 2011 |archive-date=February 1, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220201061929/https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/p/pierrju01.shtml |url-status=live }}</ref> On defense, he tied for the major league lead in errors by a left fielder, with seven.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/stats/fielding/_/seasontype/2/position/lf/sort/errors |title=2011 Regular Season MLB Baseball LF Fielding Statistics |publisher=Espn.go.com |access-date=October 17, 2011 |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304112233/http://espn.go.com/mlb/stats/fielding/_/seasontype/2/position/lf/sort/errors |url-status=live }}</ref>

===Philadelphia Phillies===
On January 27, 2012, Pierre signed a minor league contract with the [[Philadelphia Phillies]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.csnchicago.com/blog/whitesox-talk/post/Phillies-sign-Juan-Pierre?blockID=639604&feedID=10338|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120731111052/http://www.csnchicago.com/blog/whitesox-talk/post/Phillies-sign-Juan-Pierre?blockID=639604&feedID=10338|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 31, 2012|title=Phillies sign Juan Pierre|publisher=Comcast SportsNet Chicago|date=January 27, 2012|access-date=April 4, 2012}}</ref> The Phillies purchased his contract on March 29, and he was subsequently added to their opening day roster. He hit a three-run home run on June 23. On June 28, he got his 500th career RBI. In 130 games — 98 starting in left field — Pierre hit .307/.351/.371 with six triples and 37 stolen bases.

===Miami Marlins===
[[File:Juan Pierre 2013.jpg|thumb|upright|Pierre batting for the [[2013 Miami Marlins season|Miami Marlins in 2013]]]]
On November 17, 2012, Pierre signed a one-year, $1.6 million deal with the [[Miami Marlins]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20121117&content_id=40344764&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb |title=Pierre headed back to Marlins |work=MLB.com |first=Joe |last=Frisaro |date=November 17, 2012 |access-date=November 18, 2012 |archive-date=November 21, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121121162921/http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20121117&content_id=40344764&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb |url-status=dead }}</ref> He played the 2013 season with Miami and became a free agent at the end of the season.

He had hoped to sign with another team and was often mentioned in press reports about teams requiring depth in the outfield to cover for injured or under-performing players.<ref>Mike Axisa CBS Sports, [http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/eye-on-baseball/24543569/nationals-have-options-to-replace-harper-of-sidelined-until-july Nationals Have Options to Replace Harper; OF Sidelined Until July] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303222127/http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/eye-on-baseball/24543569/nationals-have-options-to-replace-harper-of-sidelined-until-july |date=March 3, 2016 }}, April 28, 2014</ref> However, he went unsigned for the entire season and announced his retirement from professional baseball on February 27, 2015.<ref>{{cite news |date=February 27, 2015 |title=Juan Pierre retires after 14 years |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/12394519/juan-pierre-retires-14-year-mlb-career |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150816193041/http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/12394519/juan-pierre-retires-14-year-mlb-career |archive-date=August 16, 2015 |access-date=February 28, 2015 |work=[[ESPN.com]] |agency=[[Associated Press]]}}</ref>

Pierre was eligible to be elected into the [[National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum|Hall of Fame]] in 2019 but received 0 votes, making him ineligible for the 2020 ballot as he failed to meet the 5% vote threshold.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2019 Hall of Fame Voting |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/awards/hof_2019.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240408234402/https://www.baseball-reference.com/awards/hof_2019.shtml |archive-date=April 8, 2024 |access-date=July 28, 2024 |website=[[Baseball-Reference.com]] |language=en}}</ref>

===Personal life===
Pierre has two sons with his wife Liz.

Pierre was mentioned in the song [[Déjà Vu (Beyoncé song)|Déjà Vu]] by [[Beyonce]] and [[Jay-Z]] in the line "I used to run base like Juan Pierre."<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.mlb.com/cut4/juan-pierre-shares-the-real-backstory-behind-his-famous-jay-z-shoutout-c28092130 | title=Juan Pierre shares the real backstory behind his famous Jay-Z shoutout | website=[[MLB.com]] | date=June 14, 2018 }}</ref>

==See also==
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* [[List of Colorado Rockies team records]]
* [[List of Major League Baseball annual stolen base leaders]]
* [[List of Major League Baseball annual triples leaders]]
* [[List of Major League Baseball career hits leaders]]
* [[List of Major League Baseball career putouts as a center fielder leaders]]
* [[List of Major League Baseball career putouts as an outfielder leaders]]
* [[List of Major League Baseball career singles leaders]]
* [[List of Major League Baseball career stolen bases leaders]]
* [[List of Major League Baseball stolen base records]]
* [[List of Miami Marlins team records]]
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==References==
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==External links==
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