Pat Dobson
Born: 2/12/1942 in Buffalo, NY, USA
Died: 11/22/2006 in San Diego, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1967-05-31 | Final Game: 1977-09-19
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Patrick Edward Dobson
Biography
Pat Dobson was a professional baseball pitcher who had a notable career in Major League Baseball from 1967 to 1977. Born in 1942, Dobson made his mark as a reliable starter and a versatile arm in the bullpen. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 122-129 with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.54. Dobson was particularly effective at striking out batters, amassing a total of 1,301 strikeouts, while also contributing 19 saves. His abilities on the mound earned him a selection to the All-Star Game during his career, highlighting his status as one of the more competent pitchers of his era.
Playing during a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensively driven style, Dobson's career showcased the importance of effective pitching. His tenure included stints with several teams, where he was known for his durability and consistency. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, Dobson's contributions to his teams and his ability to perform under pressure solidified his legacy in the annals of baseball history. His career remains a testament to the skill and determination required to succeed as a pitcher in the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 122 | 129 | 414 | 279 | 74 | 14 | 19 | 2120.3 | 2043 | 833 | 197 | 665 | 1301 | 3.54 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | DET | AL | 1 | 2 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49.3 | 38 | 16 | 27 | 34 | 2.92 | -1497.3 |
| 1968 | DET | AL | 5 | 8 | 47 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 125.0 | 89 | 37 | 48 | 93 | 2.66 | -1497.1 |
| 1969 | DET | AL | 5 | 10 | 49 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 105.0 | 100 | 42 | 39 | 64 | 3.60 | -154.6 |
| 1970 | SDP | NL | 14 | 15 | 40 | 34 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 251.0 | 257 | 105 | 78 | 185 | 3.76 | - |
| 1971 | BAL | AL | 20 | 8 | 38 | 37 | 18 | 4 | 1 | 282.3 | 248 | 91 | 63 | 187 | 2.90 | 4081.5 |
| 1972 | BAL | AL | 16 | 18 | 38 | 36 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 268.3 | 220 | 79 | 69 | 161 | 2.65 | 4381.9 |
| 1973 | ATL | NL | 3 | 7 | 12 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 57.7 | 73 | 32 | 19 | 23 | 4.99 | 1038.8 |
| 1973 | NYY | AL | 9 | 8 | 22 | 21 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 142.3 | 150 | 66 | 34 | 70 | 4.17 | - |
| 1974 | NYY | AL | 19 | 15 | 39 | 39 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 281.0 | 282 | 96 | 75 | 157 | 3.07 | - |
| 1975 | NYY | AL | 11 | 14 | 33 | 30 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 207.7 | 205 | 94 | 83 | 129 | 4.07 | - |
| 1976 | CLE | AL | 16 | 12 | 35 | 35 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 217.3 | 226 | 84 | 65 | 117 | 3.48 | 1452.1 |
| 1977 | CLE | AL | 3 | 12 | 33 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 133.3 | 155 | 91 | 65 | 81 | 6.14 | -4287.9 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 414 | 317 | 13 | 39 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 102 | 0.123 | 0.155 | 0.136 | 0.291 | -2224.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | DET | AL | 28 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1968 | DET | AL | 47 | 28 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | DET | AL | 49 | 22 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | SDP | NL | 40 | 71 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 17 | 0.141 | -578.4 |
| 1971 | BAL | AL | 38 | 91 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 28 | 0.110 | -933.6 |
| 1972 | BAL | AL | 38 | 85 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 39 | 0.141 | -712.9 |
| 1973 | ATL | NL | 12 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.067 | 0.0 |
| 1973 | NYY | AL | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1974 | NYY | AL | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1975 | NYY | AL | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1976 | CLE | AL | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | CLE | AL | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | WS | BAL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
| 1968 | WS | DET | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 11.3 | 18 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 3.97 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | WS | BAL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 4.05 |
| 1968 | WS | DET | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4.7 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3.86 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 414 | 279 | 142 | 289 | 19 | 14 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | DET | P | 28 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | DET | P | 47 | 10 | 12 | 22 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | DET | P | 49 | 9 | 8 | 16 | 1 | 1 |
| 1970 | SDN | P | 40 | 34 | 17 | 31 | 0 | 2 |
| 1971 | BAL | P | 38 | 37 | 11 | 42 | 2 | 1 |
| 1972 | BAL | P | 38 | 36 | 15 | 33 | 2 | 2 |
| 1973 | ATL | P | 12 | 10 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | NYA | P | 22 | 21 | 15 | 20 | 3 | 1 |
| 1974 | NYA | P | 39 | 39 | 22 | 32 | 3 | 4 |
| 1975 | NYA | P | 33 | 30 | 14 | 27 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | CLE | P | 35 | 35 | 14 | 28 | 3 | 3 |
| 1977 | CLE | P | 33 | 17 | 9 | 22 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 414 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 34th | 1.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1971 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 17th | 9.0 | 336 | 0 |