Paddy Livingston
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1901-1917)
Paddy Livingston was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1901 to 1917 for 4 teams, including the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 17 seasons. In 206 career games, he hit .209 with 120 hits and 45 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 197 lb
- Died
- 9/19/1977 in Cleveland, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1901-09-02
- Last Game
- 1917-06-24
Full name: Patrick Joseph Livingston
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 206 | 574 | 48 | 120 | 17 | 12 | 0 | 45 | 9 | 41 | 60 | .209 | .287 | .280 | .568 | -772 |
Career AVG .209 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 18.5% below league average.
Career OBP .287 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 10.3% below league average.
Career SLG .280 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 16.5% below league average.
Career OPS .568 vs. league average .656 across their career seasons — 13.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | CLE | AL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1906 | CIN | NL | 50 | 139 | 8 | 22 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 23 | .158 | .247 (-36%) | .307 (-16%) | .315 (-29%) | .622 (-22%) | -407.8 |
| 1909 | PHA | AL | 64 | 175 | 15 | 41 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 15 | 4 | 15 | 18 | .234 | .244 (-4%) | .306 (+5%) | .312 (+1%) | .618 (+3%) | 129.3 |
| 1910 | PHA | AL | 37 | 120 | 11 | 25 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 12 | .208 | .249 (-17%) | .317 (-17%) | .326 (-11%) | .644 (-14%) | -267.6 |
| 1911 | PHA | AL | 27 | 71 | 9 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 3 | .239 | .266 (-10%) | .336 (-6%) | .356 (-17%) | .693 (-12%) | -117.5 |
| 1912 | CLE | AL | 20 | 47 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .234 | — | — | — | — | -108.7 |
| 1917 | SLN | NL | 7 | 20 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 206 | 574 | 48 | 120 | 17 | 12 | 0 | 45 | 9 | 41 | 60 | .209 | — | — | — | — | -772 | ||
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 (207 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 99 | 261 | 24 | 50 | 0 | 26 | .192 |
| Away | 108 | 314 | 24 | 70 | 0 | 24 | .223 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917-06-24 | STL | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917-06-15 | STL | BRO | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917-06-14 | STL | BRO | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1917-06-12 | STL | PHI | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917-06-11 | STL | PHI | W | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917-06-10 | STL | PHI | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917-04-23 | STL | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912-08-10 | CLE | NYY | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912-07-27 | CLE | MIN | L | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1912-07-24 | CLE | BOS | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 196 |
Paddy Livingston: the record in brief
Paddy Livingston's major league career runs from a debut on September 2, 1901 to a final game on June 24, 1917. Club by club, the record runs the Cleveland Blues (1901), the Cincinnati Reds (1906), the Philadelphia Athletics (1909 to 1911), the Cleveland Naps (1912), and the St. Louis Cardinals (1917). Born on January 14, 1880, in Cleveland, OH, USA, Livingston is listed as a catcher and threw and hit right-handed. The bio gives 5 feet, 8 inches and 197 pounds. Livingston died on September 19, 1977, in Cleveland, OH, USA. Paddy Livingston was the playing name; the full given name is Patrick Joseph.
Livingston's career batting table shows 206 games, 574 at bats and 120 hits, a .209 average, plus 45 RBI. The on-base percentage is .287 and the slugging percentage .280, for an OPS of .568. Livingston's .209 average ran 18.5% below the .257 that the league posted over the same seasons. In OPS terms, Livingston's .568 stands 13.5% below the league's .656. The hits column peaks at 41, in 1909. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .234 in 1909, did not top the league's .244.
Frequently Asked Questions about Paddy Livingston
- What years did Paddy Livingston play?
- Paddy Livingston played in Major League Baseball from 1901 to 1917.
- Was Paddy Livingston a pitcher?
- No. Paddy Livingston was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Paddy Livingston hit?
- Paddy Livingston hit 0 career home runs with 120 hits.
- What teams did Paddy Livingston play for?
- Paddy Livingston played for 4 teams: the Cleveland Naps (1901, 1912), the Cincinnati Reds (1906), the Philadelphia Athletics (1909–1911), and the St. Louis Cardinals (1917).
- What were Paddy Livingston's career stats?
- In 206 games, Paddy Livingston had 120 hits, 45 RBI, 48 runs, and 9 stolen bases, with a .209 batting average.
- What position did Paddy Livingston play?
- Paddy Livingston played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Paddy Livingston and how much did he weigh?
- Paddy Livingston was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 197 pounds.
- What was Paddy Livingston's career batting average?
- Paddy Livingston batted .209 over his career, with 120 hits in 574 at bats.
- How many RBI did Paddy Livingston have?
- Paddy Livingston drove in 45 runs in his career.
- Is Paddy Livingston in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Paddy Livingston has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.