Patrick Larkins
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1884)
Patrick Larkins was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 1884 for the Washington Nationals. In 17 career games, he hit .243 with 17 hits.
- 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / —
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 185 lb
- Died
- 11/25/1918 in Brooklyn, NY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1884-05-29
- Last Game
- 1884-07-16
Full name: Patrick C. Larkins
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 70 | 11 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | .243 | .284 | .243 | .527 | -97 |
Career AVG .243 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .284 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .243 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 25.8% below league average.
Career OPS .527 vs. league average .606 across their career seasons — 13.1% 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 | WSU | UA | 17 | 70 | 11 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | .243 | .243 (avg) | .278 (+2%) | .327 (-26%) | .606 (-13%) | -96.7 |
| Career · 1 season | 17 | 70 | 11 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | .243 | — | — | — | — | -97 | ||
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 Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 17 |
Patrick Larkins: the record in brief
Patrick Larkins's major league career runs from a debut on May 29, 1884 to a final game on July 16, 1884. All of the seasons listed were played for the Washington Nationals. Born on February 14, 1860, in New York, NY, USA, Larkins is listed as a third baseman. The bio gives 5-foot-11 and 185 pounds. Larkins's death is recorded on November 25, 1918, in Brooklyn, NY, USA. Larkins's full given name, per the bio, is Patrick C. Larkins.
In 17 games and 70 at bats, Larkins batted .243 with 17 hits. The on-base percentage is .284 and the slugging percentage .243, for an OPS of .527. Larkins hit .243 while the league hit .243 over the same span, a figure close to average. In OPS terms, Larkins's .527 stands 13.1% below the league's .606. Larkins's lone season row is 1884 with the Washington Nationals: 17 games, 17 hits in 70 at bats. That year the league hit .243, the figure in the row's Lg AVG column.
The position breakdown shows 17 games, all at third base. The fielding table credits Larkins with 29 putouts, 16 assists and 17 errors at third base.
Frequently Asked Questions about Patrick Larkins
- Was Patrick Larkins a pitcher?
- No. Patrick Larkins was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Patrick Larkins hit?
- Patrick Larkins hit 0 career home runs with 17 hits.
- What teams did Patrick Larkins play for?
- Patrick Larkins played for one team, the Washington Nationals (1884).
- What were Patrick Larkins's career stats?
- In 17 games, Patrick Larkins had 17 hits and 11 runs, with a .243 batting average.
- What position did Patrick Larkins play?
- Patrick Larkins played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Patrick Larkins and how much did he weigh?
- Patrick Larkins was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 185 pounds.
- What was Patrick Larkins's career batting average?
- Patrick Larkins batted .243 over his career, with 17 hits in 70 at bats.
- Is Patrick Larkins in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Patrick Larkins has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.