Pat Crawford
Born: 1/28/1902 in Society Hill, SC, USA
Died: 1/25/1994 in Morehead City, NC, USA
MLB Debut: 1929-04-18 | Final Game: 1934-09-27
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Clifford Rankin Crawford
Biography
Pat Crawford was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 1930s. Born in 1902, he played primarily as a position player from 1929 until his retirement in 1934. Over the course of his career, Crawford participated in 318 games, accumulating a total of 182 hits, which contributed to a commendable batting average of .280. His offensive contributions included 9 home runs and 104 runs batted in (RBIs), showcasing his ability to drive in runs for his team during a competitive era of baseball.
Playing in a time when baseball was evolving with the introduction of new strategies and styles, Crawford's performance reflected the increasing emphasis on hitting for average and situational batting. In addition to his offensive statistics, he exhibited speed on the base paths, recording 4 stolen bases throughout his career. Although he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Crawford's solid performance and consistency during the years he played left an enduring impact on the teams he represented.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 318 | 651 | 75 | 182 | 23 | 5 | 9 | 104 | 4 | 60 | 29 | 0.280 | 0.344 | 0.372 | 0.716 | -540.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | NY1 | NL | 65 | 57 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 24 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 0.298 | 244.2 |
| 1930 | CIN | NL | 76 | 224 | 24 | 65 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 26 | 2 | 23 | 10 | 0.290 | -272.3 |
| 1930 | NY1 | NL | 25 | 76 | 11 | 21 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0.276 | -272.3 |
| 1933 | STL | NL | 91 | 224 | 24 | 60 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 14 | 9 | 0.268 | -381.7 |
| 1934 | STL | NL | 61 | 70 | 3 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 0.271 | -192.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | WS | SLN | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 50 | 0 | 416 | 35 | 4 | 31 |
| 2B | 91 | 0 | 160 | 244 | 13 | 42 |
| 3B | 17 | 0 | 13 | 18 | 3 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | NY1 | 1B | 7 | 0 | 42 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1929 | NY1 | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930 | CIN | 1B | 13 | 0 | 117 | 11 | 0 | 9 |
| 1930 | CIN | 2B | 54 | 0 | 94 | 153 | 8 | 23 |
| 1930 | NY1 | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930 | NY1 | 2B | 18 | 0 | 37 | 48 | 3 | 11 |
| 1933 | SLN | 1B | 29 | 0 | 256 | 22 | 4 | 21 |
| 1933 | SLN | 2B | 15 | 0 | 21 | 28 | 0 | 4 |
| 1933 | SLN | 3B | 7 | 0 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 0 |
| 1934 | SLN | 2B | 4 | 0 | 8 | 15 | 2 | 4 |
| 1934 | SLN | 3B | 9 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 50 |
| Second Base | 93 |
| Third Base | 16 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davidson College | Davidson | NC | 1920, 1921, 1922, 1923 |