Casey Patten
Born: 5/7/1874 in Westport, NY, USA
Died: 5/31/1935 in Rochester, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1901-05-04 | Final Game: 1908-06-18
Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Case Lyman Patten
Biography
Casey Patten, born in 1874, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1901 to 1908. Over the course of his tenure in Major League Baseball, Patten played for several teams, showcasing his skills on the mound during a transformative period in the sport. He finished his career with a record of 106 wins and 128 losses, coupled with a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 3.36. Patten's ability to generate strikeouts was notable, as he recorded a total of 757 strikeouts, highlighting his effectiveness as a pitcher during an era where the game was evolving and offense was becoming more prominent.
Patten's contributions to the game are underscored by his role in the early 20th century, a time marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more dynamic offensive approach. While he recorded only 4 saves in his career, his consistency and competitive spirit made him a reliable presence on the mound. Through his performances, Patten left an indelible mark on the game, reflecting the challenges and triumphs of pitchers during a significant phase in baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 106 | 128 | 270 | 238 | 206 | 17 | 4 | 2062.3 | 2154 | 770 | 40 | 557 | 757 | 3.36 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | WSN | AL | 18 | 10 | 32 | 30 | 26 | 4 | 0 | 254.3 | 285 | 111 | 74 | 109 | 3.93 | - |
| 1902 | WSN | AL | 18 | 17 | 36 | 34 | 33 | 1 | 0 | 299.7 | 331 | 135 | 89 | 92 | 4.05 | - |
| 1903 | WSN | AL | 11 | 22 | 36 | 34 | 32 | 0 | 1 | 300.0 | 313 | 120 | 80 | 133 | 3.60 | - |
| 1904 | WSN | AL | 14 | 23 | 45 | 39 | 37 | 2 | 3 | 357.7 | 367 | 122 | 79 | 150 | 3.07 | - |
| 1905 | WSN | AL | 14 | 21 | 42 | 36 | 29 | 2 | 0 | 309.7 | 300 | 108 | 86 | 113 | 3.14 | - |
| 1906 | WSN | AL | 19 | 16 | 38 | 32 | 28 | 7 | 0 | 282.7 | 253 | 68 | 79 | 96 | 2.17 | - |
| 1907 | WSN | AL | 12 | 16 | 36 | 29 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 237.3 | 272 | 94 | 63 | 58 | 3.56 | - |
| 1908 | BOS | AL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 15.00 | 0.0 |
| 1908 | WSN | AL | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | 25 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 3.50 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 273 | 743 | 44 | 94 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 34 | 3 | 32 | 204 | 0.127 | 0.172 | 0.147 | 0.319 | -5756.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | WSN | AL | 32 | 96 | 10 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 20 | 0.135 | -691.4 |
| 1902 | WSN | AL | 39 | 125 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 32 | 0.096 | -1294.9 |
| 1903 | WSN | AL | 36 | 106 | 6 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 35 | 0.132 | -927.5 |
| 1904 | WSN | AL | 45 | 126 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 0.127 | -903.5 |
| 1905 | WSN | AL | 42 | 103 | 5 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 32 | 0.155 | -623.5 |
| 1906 | WSN | AL | 38 | 94 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 37 | 0.117 | -729.3 |
| 1907 | WSN | AL | 36 | 87 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 30 | 0.126 | -586.8 |
| 1908 | BOS | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1908 | WSN | AL | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 270 | 140 | 146 | 568 | 54 | 16 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | WS1 | P | 32 | 0 | 21 | 60 | 4 | 2 |
| 1902 | WS1 | P | 36 | 0 | 19 | 82 | 10 | 1 |
| 1902 | WS1 | OF | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903 | WS1 | P | 36 | 0 | 16 | 91 | 7 | 1 |
| 1904 | WS1 | P | 45 | 39 | 32 | 111 | 7 | 5 |
| 1905 | WS1 | P | 42 | 36 | 28 | 81 | 9 | 3 |
| 1906 | WS1 | P | 38 | 32 | 18 | 80 | 4 | 2 |
| 1907 | WS1 | P | 36 | 29 | 12 | 58 | 12 | 1 |
| 1908 | BOS | P | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1908 | WS1 | P | 4 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 270 |
| Right Field | 3 |