Pickering was born on June 3, 1899, in Hoxie, Kansas.\n', '

In 1931, Pickering made his Major League debut with the Boston Red Sox, on April 18. Throughout the season, he played 103 games for the team. He played most of his games at third base, although he played some at second base as well.\n', '

Pickering played the next year for the Red Sox. This year he played 132 games, being their everyday third baseman (and playing one game at catcher). He had a mediocre season, hitting .260 with 40 runs batted in, although gaining five triples.\n', '

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