Patsy O'Rourke, baseball player, 1908-1908

Patsy O'Rourke

Born: 4/13/1881 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 4/18/1956 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1908-04-16 | Final Game: 1908-07-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Joseph Leo O'Rourke

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Biography

Patsy O'Rourke, born in 1881, was a position player whose career in Major League Baseball spanned from April 16, 1908, to July 12, 1908. O'Rourke's time in the league was brief, participating in 53 games during that season. He recorded 32 hits, driving in 16 runs, and finished with a batting average of .195. While he did not hit any home runs, he demonstrated some speed on the basepaths with 2 stolen bases to his credit. Playing in an era that was transitioning from the deadball period to a more offensive-minded approach, O'Rourke's contributions were modest but reflective of the times. Although his statistics may not have placed him among the game's greats, his presence in the early 20th century was part of the evolving landscape of baseball, as the sport began to embrace more varied playing styles and strategies. O'Rourke's career may have been short-lived, but he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
53 164 8 32 4 2 0 16 2 14 24 0.195 0.263 0.244 0.506 -391.6

Career AVG .195 vs. league average .241 across their career seasons — 18.9% below league average.

Career OBP .263 vs. league average .298 across their career seasons — 12.0% below league average.

Career SLG .244 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — 20.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.506 vs. league average 0.605 across their career seasons — 16.3% below league average.

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
1908 STL NL 53 164 8 32 4 2 0 16 2 14 24 0.195 .240 (-19%) .298 (-12%) .306 (-20%) .605 (-16%) -391.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
SS 53 52 80 171 41 10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1908 SLN SS 53 52 80 171 41 10

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 53