Pat Osburn
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1974-1975)
Pat Osburn was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1974 to 1975 for the Cincinnati Reds and the Milwaukee Brewers, a span of 2 seasons. Across 12 career appearances, he went 0-1 with a 6.53 ERA and 5 strikeouts.
- 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
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1974-04-13
- Last Game
- 1975-09-22
Full name: Larry Patrick Osburn
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 8.00 | 3.63 (-121%) | 0.0 |
| 1975 | ML4 | AL | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.2 | 19 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 5.40 | 3.71 (-46%) | -1097.3 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 0 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.2 | 30 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 6.53 | — | -1,097 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .697 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | CIN | NL | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1975 | ML4 | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (24 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 7.0 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 7.71 |
| Away | 7 | 13.2 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 6.59 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975-09-22 | MIL | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-09-17 | MIL | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-09-15 | MIL | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-09-10 | MIL | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-09-06 | MIL | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-09-04 | MIL | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-06-01 | CIN | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-05-22 | CIN | LAD | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-05-03 | CIN | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-04-28 | CIN | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975-09-22 | MIL | CLE | — | 0.2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-09-17 | MIL | NYY | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-09-15 | MIL | BOS | — | 5.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975-09-10 | MIL | NYY | L | 1.1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1975-09-06 | MIL | BOS | — | 0.1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1975-09-04 | MIL | CLE | — | 3.2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-06-01 | CIN | PIT | — | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974-05-22 | CIN | LAD | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-05-03 | CIN | CHC | — | 0.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-04-28 | CIN | STL | — | 3.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 12 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| State College of Florida - Manatee-Sarasota | Bradenton | FL | 1969 |
| Florida State University | Tallahassee | FL | 1970 |
| Rollins College | Winter Park | FL | 1968 |
Pat Osburn: the record in brief
Pat Osburn played a first major league game on April 13, 1974 and a last one on September 22, 1975. The season rows list, in order, the Cincinnati Reds (1974) and the Milwaukee Brewers (1975). Osburn, born on May 4, 1949, in Murray, KY, USA, is listed as a pitcher and batted and threw left-handed. The bio gives 6-foot-4 and 195 pounds. Pat Osburn was the playing name; the full given name is Larry Patrick.
The pitching table credits Osburn with a 0-1 record and a 6.53 ERA in 12 games. The same table counts 5 strikeouts. The league ERA over Osburn's seasons was 3.67, so the 6.53 figure ran 78.0% worse than average. 1975 was Osburn's sharpest full season, a 5.40 ERA against the league's 3.71.
Every defensive appearance on record for Osburn, 12 games, came at pitcher. On the mound, the fielding record shows 0 errors alongside 3 putouts and 6 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pat Osburn
- What years did Pat Osburn play?
- Pat Osburn played in Major League Baseball from 1974 to 1975.
- Was Pat Osburn a pitcher?
- Yes. Pat Osburn pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 5 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Pat Osburn hit?
- Pat Osburn hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Pat Osburn play for?
- Pat Osburn played for 2 teams: the Cincinnati Reds (1974) and the Milwaukee Brewers (1975).
- What were Pat Osburn's career stats?
- In 12 games, Pat Osburn went 0-1 with a 6.53 ERA, 5 strikeouts, and 20.2 innings pitched.
- What position did Pat Osburn play?
- Pat Osburn played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Pat Osburn and how much did he weigh?
- Pat Osburn was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 195 pounds.
- What was Pat Osburn's career ERA?
- Pat Osburn finished with a 6.53 career ERA, going 0-1 with 5 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Pat Osburn have?
- Pat Osburn recorded 5 career strikeouts.
- Is Pat Osburn in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Pat Osburn has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.