Patrick Horan
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1884)
Patrick Horan was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1884 for the Chicago/Pittsburgh (Union League). Across 13 career appearances, he went 3-6 with a 3.49 ERA and 55 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 557.2.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- — / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 160 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1884-05-17
- Last Game
- 1884-07-14
Full name: Patrick J. Horan
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | CHU | UA | 3 | 6 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 98.0 | 94 | 38 | 24 | 55 | 3.49 | 3.11 (-12%) | 557.2 |
| Career · 1 season | 3 | 6 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 98.0 | 94 | 38 | 24 | 55 | 3.49 | — | 557 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 68 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .088 | .101 | .088 | .190 | -618 |
Career AVG .088 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 63.7% below league average.
Career OBP .101 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 63.6% below league average.
Career SLG .088 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 73.0% below league average.
Career OPS .190 vs. league average .606 across their career seasons — 68.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | CHU | UA | 20 | 68 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .088 | .243 (-64%) | .278 (-64%) | .327 (-73%) | .606 (-69%) | -617.8 |
| Career · 1 season | 20 | 68 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .088 | — | — | — | — | -618 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 13 |
| Left Field | 6 |
| Center Field | 4 |
Patrick Horan: the record in brief
May 17, 1884 and July 14, 1884 bracket Patrick Horan's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Every season row on the page belongs to the Chicago/Pittsburgh (Union League), in 1884. Horan is listed as a pitcher at 5 feet, 10 inches and 160 pounds. Horan's full given name, per the bio, is Patrick J. Horan.
Horan's career pitching line is 3 wins, 6 losses and a 3.49 ERA over 13 appearances. Horan had 55 strikeouts. The league ERA over Horan's seasons was 3.11, so the 3.49 figure ran 12.3% worse than average. All of that pitching came in 1884, with 13 games and 55 strikeouts. By Pitcher PIV, Baseball Data Hub's measure of run prevention relative to each season's league, Horan's career adds up to 557.2.
Horan played 13 games at pitcher, more than anywhere else, and also saw time at left field (6) and center field (4). On the mound, the fielding record shows 8 errors alongside 6 putouts and 19 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Patrick Horan
- Was Patrick Horan a pitcher?
- Yes. Patrick Horan pitched in the major leagues, recording 3 wins and 55 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Patrick Horan hit?
- Patrick Horan hit 0 career home runs with 6 hits.
- What was Patrick Horan's career batting average?
- Patrick Horan batted .088 over his career, with 6 hits in 68 at bats.
- What was Patrick Horan's career ERA?
- Patrick Horan finished with a 3.49 career ERA, going 3-6 with 55 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Patrick Horan have?
- Patrick Horan recorded 55 career strikeouts.
- Is Patrick Horan in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Patrick Horan has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.