Pat Jarvis
Born: 3/18/1941 in Carlyle, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1966-08-04 | Final Game: 1973-09-23
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Robert Patrick Jarvis
Biography
Pat Jarvis, born in 1941, was a talented pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1966 until his retirement in 1973. Over the course of his career, he played for the Atlanta Braves and the Montreal Expos, establishing himself as a reliable arm in the rotation. Jarvis finished his career with an 85-73 record and a 3.58 earned run average, signaling his effectiveness on the mound during a competitive era of baseball. He recorded a total of 755 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats and contribute to his team's success.
Jarvis's playing style was characterized by a solid mix of control and durability, which allowed him to be a dependable pitcher for his teams. Although he recorded only 3 saves in his career, his impact was felt more prominently as a starter. Throughout his tenure in the league, Jarvis navigated the challenges of the late 1960s and early 1970s, a period marked by significant changes in the game, including the introduction of expansion teams and shifts in pitching strategies. His contributions to the game, along with his accomplishments on the mound, have earned him a place in the history of baseball as a skilled and respected pitcher.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | 73 | 249 | 169 | 42 | 8 | 3 | 1284.0 | 1180 | 511 | 106 | 380 | 755 | 3.58 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | ATL | NL | 6 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 62.3 | 46 | 16 | 12 | 41 | 2.31 | 2284.2 |
| 1967 | ATL | NL | 15 | 10 | 32 | 30 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 194.0 | 195 | 79 | 62 | 118 | 3.66 | -226.3 |
| 1968 | ATL | NL | 16 | 12 | 34 | 34 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 256.0 | 202 | 74 | 50 | 157 | 2.60 | 3047.9 |
| 1969 | ATL | NL | 13 | 11 | 37 | 33 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 217.3 | 204 | 107 | 73 | 123 | 4.43 | -1593.5 |
| 1970 | ATL | NL | 16 | 16 | 36 | 34 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 254.0 | 240 | 102 | 72 | 173 | 3.61 | 4573.6 |
| 1971 | ATL | NL | 6 | 14 | 35 | 23 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 162.3 | 162 | 74 | 51 | 68 | 4.10 | -1777.8 |
| 1972 | ATL | NL | 11 | 7 | 37 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 98.7 | 94 | 45 | 44 | 56 | 4.10 | -654.4 |
| 1973 | WSN | NL | 2 | 1 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.3 | 37 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 3.20 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 249 | 405 | 20 | 49 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 15 | 163 | 0.121 | 0.152 | 0.136 | 0.288 | -2692.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | ATL | NL | 10 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | ATL | NL | 32 | 71 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 32 | 0.085 | -759.0 |
| 1968 | ATL | NL | 34 | 85 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 36 | 0.141 | -592.4 |
| 1969 | ATL | NL | 37 | 71 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 28 | 0.113 | -754.6 |
| 1970 | ATL | NL | 36 | 82 | 6 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 28 | 0.183 | -586.2 |
| 1971 | ATL | NL | 35 | 47 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0.106 | 0.0 |
| 1972 | ATL | NL | 37 | 24 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1973 | WSN | NL | 28 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | NLCS | ATL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4.3 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 12.46 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | NLCS | ATL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4.3 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 12.46 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 249 | 169 | 103 | 180 | 11 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | ATL | P | 10 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967 | ATL | P | 32 | 30 | 11 | 24 | 4 | 1 |
| 1968 | ATL | P | 34 | 34 | 18 | 29 | 2 | 2 |
| 1969 | ATL | P | 37 | 33 | 19 | 31 | 0 | 1 |
| 1970 | ATL | P | 36 | 34 | 29 | 38 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | ATL | P | 35 | 23 | 16 | 27 | 1 | 1 |
| 1972 | ATL | P | 37 | 6 | 5 | 19 | 1 | 1 |
| 1973 | MON | P | 28 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 249 |