Joe Paterson
Born: 5/19/1986 in Oakland, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2011-04-02 | Final Game: 2014-09-19
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Joseph Michael Paterson
Biography
Joe Paterson, born in 1986, was a professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2014. Primarily serving as a position player, Paterson’s career was characterized by his perseverance and dedication to the game, despite a challenging stint at the major league level. He appeared in 73 games over his career, but unfortunately did not record any hits, home runs, or runs batted in, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. His time in the league, while brief, came during an era that saw significant changes in player performance and metrics.
Paterson's time in the major leagues was marked by the intense competition of a rapidly evolving game. Players were increasingly analyzed through advanced statistics, which highlighted the importance of offensive contributions. Although he did not achieve statistical success, Paterson's commitment to the sport and his experiences in the league provided valuable insights into the life of a professional athlete. His journey serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by many who aspire to succeed at the highest levels of baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 40.3 | 49 | 28 | 3 | 19 | 30 | 6.25 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | AZ | NL | 0 | 3 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 34.0 | 28 | 11 | 15 | 28 | 2.91 | - |
| 2012 | AZ | NL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 37.12 | - |
| 2013 | AZ | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3.86 | - |
| 2014 | AZ | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 33.75 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | AZ | NL | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | AZ | NL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | AZ | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | AZ | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | NLDS2 | ARI | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | NLDS2 | ARI | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 73 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | ARI | P | 62 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | ARI | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | ARI | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | ARI | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 73 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ARI | NL | $497,500 |
| 2012 | ARI | NL | $487,500 |
| 2011 | ARI | NL | $414,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,399,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linfield College | McMinnville | OR | 2005 |
| Oregon State University | Corvallis | OR | 2006, 2007 |