Pat Carney
Born: 8/7/1876 in Holyoke, MA, USA
Died: 1/9/1953 in Worcester, MA, USA
MLB Debut: 1901-09-20 | Final Game: 1904-08-17
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Patrick Joseph Carney
Biography
Pat Carney was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1876, whose career spanned from 1901 to 1904. Known for his right-handed pitching, Carney played during a transitional period in baseball, where the game was evolving from the deadball era into a more offensive-minded approach. Over the course of his brief career, he compiled a record of 4 wins and 10 losses, finishing with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.69. His ability on the mound resulted in 37 strikeouts, although he did not register any saves.
Carney's time in Major League Baseball came during a period marked by both challenges and opportunities for pitchers. While he did not achieve the level of notoriety that some of his contemporaries did, Carney's contributions to the teams he played for were part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball. He played for a short span but remains a part of the history that laid the groundwork for the future of pitching in the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 10 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 109.3 | 139 | 57 | 4 | 46 | 37 | 4.69 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | 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 | -993.2 |
| 1904 | BSN | NL | 0 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 26.3 | 40 | 17 | 12 | 5 | 5.81 | -896.2 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 338 | 1248 | 142 | 308 | 36 | 11 | 3 | 131 | 43 | 85 | 105 | 0.247 | 0.304 | 0.300 | 0.605 | -1533.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | BSN | NL | 13 | 55 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0.291 | 20.8 |
| 1902 | BSN | NL | 137 | 522 | 75 | 141 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 65 | 27 | 42 | 42 | 0.270 | 208.0 |
| 1903 | BSN | NL | 110 | 392 | 37 | 94 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 49 | 10 | 28 | 26 | 0.240 | -692.4 |
| 1904 | BSN | NL | 78 | 279 | 24 | 57 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 6 | 12 | 33 | 0.204 | -1069.4 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 313 | 71 | 368 | 41 | 25 | 16 |
| P | 16 | 3 | 4 | 25 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | BSN | OF | 13 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1902 | BSN | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902 | BSN | OF | 137 | 0 | 153 | 19 | 13 | 7 |
| 1903 | BSN | P | 10 | 0 | 4 | 19 | 1 | 0 |
| 1903 | BSN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903 | BSN | OF | 92 | 0 | 112 | 10 | 6 | 4 |
| 1904 | BSN | P | 4 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1904 | BSN | 1B | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1904 | BSN | OF | 71 | 71 | 89 | 12 | 5 | 5 |
Career Games by 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 |