Clare Patterson

Born: 10/5/1887 in Arkansas City, KS, USA

Died: 3/28/1913 in Mohave, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1909-09-05 | Final Game: 1909-10-05

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Lorenzo Clare Patterson

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Biography

Clare Patterson was a professional baseball player born in 1887 who played as a position player during the early 20th century. His career spanned a brief period from 1909 to 1909, during which he appeared in a total of 4 games in Major League Baseball. Although his time in the league was short-lived, Patterson contributed 1 hit and 1 RBI, finishing his career with a batting average of .125. His performance reflected the challenges faced by players of his era, a time when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era to a more modern style of play. Patterson's limited statistics, including 0 home runs and 0 stolen bases, highlight the difficulties many players encountered in establishing themselves in a highly competitive environment. Despite his modest numbers, his participation in the early years of the Major Leagues underscores the evolving landscape of professional baseball during a pivotal time in the sport's history. Though he may not have left a lasting mark in terms of statistics, Clare Patterson remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball's past.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	8	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.125	0.125	0.125	0.250	0.0

Career AVG .125 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 48.8% below league average.

Career OBP .125 vs. league average .306 across their career seasons — 59.2% below league average.

Career SLG .125 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 60.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.250 vs. league average 0.619 across their career seasons — 59.6% 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
1909	CIN	NL	4	8	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	2	2	4	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1909	CIN	OF	2	2	4	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	2