P. J. Forbes
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1998-2001)
P. J. Forbes was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2001 for the Baltimore Orioles and the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 4 seasons. In 12 career games, he hit .176 with 3 hits and 3 RBI.
- 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 160 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1998-07-21
- Last Game
- 2001-10-07
Full name: Patrick Joseph Forbes
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .176 | .176 | .176 | .353 | 0 |
Career AVG .176 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 33.4% below league average.
Career OBP .176 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 47.1% below league average.
Career SLG .176 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — 58.3% below league average.
Career OPS .353 vs. league average .757 across their career seasons — 53.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | BAL | AL | 9 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .100 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2001 | PHI | NL | 3 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 12 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .176 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (12 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 9 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | .214 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-10-07 | PHI | CIN | W | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-10-06 | PHI | CIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-09-30 | PHI | MIA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-09-27 | BAL | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-09-23 | BAL | TOR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-09-22 | BAL | TOR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-08-01 | BAL | KCR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-07-31 | BAL | KCR | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-07-29 | BAL | DET | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-07-26 | BAL | SEA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 8 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita State University | Wichita | KS | 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990 |
P. J. Forbes: the record in brief
According to the bio, P. J. Forbes debuted on July 21, 1998 and played a final game on October 7, 2001. The team column moves through the Baltimore Orioles (1998) and the Philadelphia Phillies (2001). At 5 feet, 10 inches and 160 pounds, Forbes is listed as a second baseman. Forbes both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Forbes was born on September 22, 1967, in Pittsburg, KS, USA. P. J. Forbes was the playing name; the full given name is Patrick Joseph.
Forbes finished with 3 hits from 17 at bats in 12 games, which works out to .176, plus 3 runs batted in. The league as a whole hit .265 across Forbes's seasons, which puts the .176 career mark 33.4% below average. No season topped the 2 hits of 2001. The best average in the busiest seasons was .286, in 2001.
Forbes played 8 games at second base, more than anywhere else, and also saw time at third base (1) and shortstop (1).
Frequently Asked Questions about P. J. Forbes
- What years did P. J. Forbes play?
- P. J. Forbes played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2001.
- Was P. J. Forbes a pitcher?
- No. P. J. Forbes was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did P. J. Forbes hit?
- P. J. Forbes hit 0 career home runs with 3 hits.
- What teams did P. J. Forbes play for?
- P. J. Forbes played for 2 teams: the Baltimore Orioles (1998) and the Philadelphia Phillies (2001).
- What were P. J. Forbes's career stats?
- In 12 games, P. J. Forbes had 3 hits, 3 RBI, and 1 runs, with a .176 batting average.
- What position did P. J. Forbes play?
- P. J. Forbes played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was P. J. Forbes and how much did he weigh?
- P. J. Forbes was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 160 pounds.
- What was P. J. Forbes's career batting average?
- P. J. Forbes batted .176 over his career, with 3 hits in 17 at bats.
- How many RBI did P. J. Forbes have?
- P. J. Forbes drove in 3 runs in his career.
- Is P. J. Forbes in the Hall of Fame?
- No. P. J. Forbes has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.