Pat Carney
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1901-1904)
Pat Carney was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1901 to 1904 for the Boston Braves, a span of 4 seasons. In 338 career games, he hit .247 with 308 hits, 3 home runs, and 131 RBI. He also pitched in 16 games, going 4-10 with a 4.69 ERA.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 200 lb
- Died
- 1/9/1953 in Worcester, MA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1901-09-20
- Last Game
- 1904-08-17
Full name: Patrick Joseph Carney
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 338 | 1,248 | 142 | 308 | 36 | 11 | 3 | 131 | 43 | 85 | 105 | .247 | .304 | .300 | .605 | -1,240 |
Career AVG .247 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 5.6% below league average.
Career OBP .304 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .300 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 12.2% below league average.
Career OPS .605 vs. league average .658 across their career seasons — 8.2% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | BSN | NL | 13 | 55 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 4 | .291 | .271 (+7%) | .326 (+4%) | .359 (+1%) | .686 (+2%) | 20.8 |
| 1902 | BSN | NL | 137 | 522 | 75 | 141 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 65 | 27 | 42 | 42 | .270 | .266 (+1%) | .321 (+5%) | .343 (-4%) | .665 (avg) | 205.2 |
| 1903 | BSN | NL | 110 | 392 | 37 | 94 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 49 | 10 | 28 | 26 | .240 | .261 (-8%) | .316 (-6%) | .345 (-14%) | .662 (-10%) | -549.2 |
| 1904 | BSN | NL | 78 | 279 | 24 | 57 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 6 | 12 | 33 | .204 | .246 (-17%) | .300 (-20%) | .321 (-26%) | .622 (-23%) | -916.9 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 338 | 1,248 | 142 | 308 | 36 | 11 | 3 | 131 | 43 | 85 | 105 | .247 | — | — | — | — | -1,240 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | BSN | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 9.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 1903 | BSN | NL | 4 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 78.0 | 93 | 35 | 31 | 29 | 4.04 | 3.10 (-30%) | -984.9 |
| 1904 | BSN | NL | 0 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 26.1 | 40 | 17 | 12 | 5 | 5.81 | 2.66 (-119%) | -891.4 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 4 | 10 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 109.1 | 139 | 57 | 46 | 37 | 4.69 | — | -1,876 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (355 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 162 | 581 | 68 | 138 | 2 | 64 | .238 |
| Away | 177 | 669 | 74 | 171 | 1 | 54 | .256 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 53.2 | 49 | 0 | 17 | 21 | 0.00 |
| Away | 8 | 57.2 | 90 | 5 | 28 | 16 | 0.78 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904-08-17 | BSN | CHC | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1904-08-17 | BSN | CHC | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1904-08-16 | BSN | CHC | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1904-08-15 | BSN | PIT | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1904-08-13 | BSN | PIT | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1904-08-12 | BSN | PIT | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1904-08-11 | BSN | PIT | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1904-08-09 | BSN | CIN | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1904-08-08 | BSN | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1904-08-06 | BSN | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904-07-22 | BSN | CIN | L | 7.2 | 12 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1904-06-20 | BSN | PHI | L | 3.2 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1904-04-30 | BSN | NY1 | L | 6.0 | 11 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1904-04-19 | BSN | BRO | L | 8.0 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1903-09-27 | BSN | CHC | L | 8.0 | 11 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 0 |
| 1903-09-20 | BSN | STL | W | 9.0 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1903-09-16 | BSN | PIT | L | 8.0 | 19 | 13 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1903-09-08 | BSN | PHI | L | 9.0 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-09-05 | BSN | PHI | — | 6.0 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1903-09-01 | BSN | BRO | L | 8.0 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 16 |
| First Base | 2 |
| Left Field | 8 |
| Center Field | 9 |
| Right Field | 299 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of the Holy Cross | Worcester | MA | 1899, 1900, 1901 |
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Pat Carney: the record in brief
The profile opens with Pat Carney's first major league game on September 20, 1901; the last one listed came on August 17, 1904. All of the seasons listed were played for the Boston Beaneaters. Carney, born on August 7, 1876, in Holyoke, MA, USA, is listed as an outfielder and both batted and threw left-handed. Size on record: 6 feet, 0 inches and 200 pounds. The bio records the death on January 9, 1953, in Worcester, MA, USA. The given name on file is Patrick Joseph Carney.
In 338 games and 1,248 at bats, Carney batted .247 with 308 hits, plus 3 home runs, 131 runs batted in, and 43 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .304 and the slugging percentage .300, for an OPS of .605. The league as a whole hit .261 across Carney's seasons, which puts the .247 career mark 5.6% below average. No season topped the 141 hits of 1902. Carney stole 27 bases in 1902, the most of any season listed.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pat Carney
- What years did Pat Carney play?
- Pat Carney played in Major League Baseball from 1901 to 1904.
- Was Pat Carney a pitcher?
- Both. Pat Carney pitched in 16 games, going 4-10 with a 4.69 ERA, but spent most of his career as an Outfielder.
- How many home runs did Pat Carney hit?
- Pat Carney hit 3 career home runs with 308 hits.
- What teams did Pat Carney play for?
- Pat Carney played for one team, the Boston Beaneaters (1901–1904).
- What were Pat Carney's career stats?
- In 338 games, Pat Carney had 308 hits, 3 home runs, 131 RBI, 142 runs, and 43 stolen bases, with a .247 batting average. As a pitcher, in 16 games, he went 4-10 with a 4.69 ERA, 37 strikeouts, and 109.1 innings pitched.
- What position did Pat Carney play?
- Pat Carney played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Pat Carney and how much did he weigh?
- Pat Carney was listed at 6 feet and 200 pounds.
- How many home runs did Pat Carney hit each season?
- Pat Carney's home runs by season: 0 in 1901, 2 in 1902, 1 in 1903, and 0 in 1904. His most in one season was 2, in 1902.
- What was Pat Carney's career batting average?
- Pat Carney batted .247 over his career, with 308 hits in 1,248 at bats.
- How many RBI did Pat Carney have?
- Pat Carney drove in 131 runs in his career.
- What was Pat Carney's career ERA?
- Pat Carney finished with a 4.69 career ERA, going 4-10 with 37 strikeouts.
- Is Pat Carney in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Pat Carney has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.