Paddy Greene

Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1902-1903)

Paddy Greene was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1902 to 1903 for the Philadelphia Phillies, the New York Yankees, and the Detroit Tigers, a span of 2 seasons. In 24 career games, he hit .185 with 15 hits and 1 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

AVG .185
HR 0
RBI 1
H 15
OPS .424
PIV -395
Position
Third Baseman
Bats / Throws
R / R
Height / Weight
5'8" / 150 lb
Born
3/20/1875 in Providence, RI, USA
Died
10/20/1934 in Providence, RI, USA
MLB Debut
1902-09-10
Last Game
1903-07-17

Full name: Patrick Joseph Greene

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Career Batting Statistics

Paddy Greene — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
24 81 7 15 2 0 0 1 2 2 16 .185 .214 .210 .424 -395

Career AVG .185 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 29.9% below league average.

Career OBP .214 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 32.9% below league average.

Career SLG .210 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 39.1% below league average.

Career OPS .424 vs. league average .664 across their career seasons — 36.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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Paddy Greene — Season-by-Season Batting
Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1902 PHI NL 19 65 6 11 1 0 0 1 2 2 12 .169 .266 (-37%) .321 (-36%) .343 (-46%) .665 (-41%) -395.1
1903 NYA AL 4 13 1 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 .308 — — — — 0.0
1903 DET AL 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
Career · 3 seasons 24 81 7 15 2 0 0 1 2 2 16 .185 — — — — -395

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

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Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).

Batting — Home / Away

Paddy Greene — Batting — Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home186151201.197
Away6202300.150

Last 10 Games — Batting

Paddy Greene — Last 10 Games — Batting
DateTmOppResABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSO
1903-07-17 DETBOSL 300000000
1903-07-16 NYYDETL 100000000
1903-07-14 NYYDETW 512100002
1903-07-13 NYYDETL 401000001
1903-07-11 NYYSLAW 301000001
1902-10-03 PHIBROL 400000003
1902-10-02 PHIBROW 411000002
1902-09-30 PHIBSNL 200000001
1902-09-30 PHIBSNW 411000000
1902-09-29 PHIBSNW 301000000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Paddy Greene — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 22 0 26 50 7 2
SS 1 0 1 1 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Paddy Greene — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1902 PHI 3B 19 0 22 40 6 2
1903 NYA 3B 2 0 1 10 0 0
1903 NYA SS 1 0 1 1 1 0
1903 DET 3B 1 0 3 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

Circle size = games played at each position.

Paddy Greene — Career Games by Position
Position Games
Third Base 22
Shortstop 1

College History

Paddy Greene — College History
School Name City State Years Attended
Manhattan College New York NY 1899, 1900
Villanova University Villanova PA 1902

Paddy Greene: the record in brief

The profile opens with Paddy Greene's first major league game on September 10, 1902; the last one listed came on July 17, 1903. The season rows list, in order, the Philadelphia Phillies (1902), the New York Highlanders (1903), and the Detroit Tigers (1903). Greene, born on March 20, 1875, in Providence, RI, USA, is listed as a third baseman and both batted and threw right-handed. The bio gives 5 feet, 8 inches and 150 pounds. Greene died on October 20, 1934, in Providence, RI, USA. The given name on file is Patrick Joseph Greene.

In 24 games and 81 at bats, Greene batted .185 with 15 hits, along with 1 RBI. Greene got on base at a .214 rate and slugged .210 (.424 OPS). Measured against the leagues Greene played in, the .185 career average compares with a .264 league average over the same seasons, 29.9% below the league. In OPS terms, Greene's .424 stands 36.1% below the league's .664. No season topped the 11 hits of 1902. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .169 in 1902, did not top the league's .266.

Frequently Asked Questions about Paddy Greene

What years did Paddy Greene play?
Paddy Greene played in Major League Baseball from 1902 to 1903.
Was Paddy Greene a pitcher?
No. Paddy Greene was a position player (Third Baseman).
How many home runs did Paddy Greene hit?
Paddy Greene hit 0 career home runs with 15 hits.
What teams did Paddy Greene play for?
Paddy Greene played for 3 teams: the Philadelphia Phillies (1902), the New York Highlanders (1903), and the Detroit Tigers (1903).
What were Paddy Greene's career stats?
In 24 games, Paddy Greene had 15 hits, 1 RBI, 7 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .185 batting average.
What position did Paddy Greene play?
Paddy Greene played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
How tall was Paddy Greene and how much did he weigh?
Paddy Greene was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 150 pounds.
What was Paddy Greene's career batting average?
Paddy Greene batted .185 over his career, with 15 hits in 81 at bats.
How many RBI did Paddy Greene have?
Paddy Greene drove in 1 runs in his career.
Is Paddy Greene in the Hall of Fame?
No. Paddy Greene has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.