Bob Pate
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1980-1981)
Bob Pate was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1981 for the Montreal Expos, a span of 2 seasons. In 31 career games, he hit .267 with 12 hits and 5 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1980-06-02
- Last Game
- 1981-06-10
Full name: Robert Wayne Pate
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 45 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 6 | .267 | .314 | .311 | .625 | 0 |
Career AVG .267 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .314 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .311 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 18.2% below league average.
Career OPS .625 vs. league average .704 across their career seasons — 11.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | MON | NL | 23 | 39 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 6 | .256 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1981 | MON | NL | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 31 | 45 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 6 | .267 | — | — | — | — | 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 (31 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 16 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | .222 |
| Away | 15 | 27 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 3 | .296 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-06-10 | WSN | ATL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-06-09 | WSN | ATL | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-06-06 | WSN | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-06-02 | WSN | STL | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-06-01 | WSN | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-05-27 | WSN | STL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981-05-26 | WSN | STL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-05-22 | WSN | CHC | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-10-05 | WSN | PHI | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-10-03 | WSN | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 3 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 18 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | Tempe | AZ | 1975, 1976 |
| Mesa Community College | Mesa | AZ | 1973, 1974 |
Bob Pate: the record in brief
Bob Pate's major league career runs from a debut on June 2, 1980 to a final game on June 10, 1981. Pate's only club in the season tables is the Montreal Expos. Pate is listed as an outfielder at 6'3" and 200 pounds. The bio says Pate threw and hit right-handed. The recorded birth is December 3, 1953, in Los Angeles, CA, USA. The bio lists the given name Robert Wayne.
Pate's career batting table shows 31 games, 45 at bats and 12 hits, a .267 average, along with 5 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .314 and .311 give Pate a career OPS of .625. The .267 career average is close to the .261 the league hit across the same seasons. Pate collected a career-high 10 hits in 1980.
Before the majors, Pate played college baseball at Arizona State University (1975 and 1976). Retrosheet box scores cover 31 of Pate's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
By games played in the field, right field leads with 18, followed by left field (3) and center field (2). In the outfield, the fielding record shows 0 errors alongside 21 putouts and 0 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bob Pate
- What years did Bob Pate play?
- Bob Pate played in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1981.
- Was Bob Pate a pitcher?
- No. Bob Pate was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Bob Pate hit?
- Bob Pate hit 0 career home runs with 12 hits.
- What was Bob Pate's career batting average?
- Bob Pate batted .267 over his career, with 12 hits in 45 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bob Pate have?
- Bob Pate drove in 5 runs in his career.
- Is Bob Pate in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bob Pate has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.