Danny Patterson
Born: 2/17/1971 in San Gabriel, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1996-07-26 | Final Game: 2004-08-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Danny Shane Patterson
Biography
Danny Patterson was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1971, who played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2004. Over the course of his career, Patterson established himself as a reliable arm in the bullpen and rotation, recording a win-loss record of 24-22 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.14. Known for his versatility, he contributed both as a starter and a reliever, accumulating a total of 250 strikeouts and securing 9 saves throughout his tenure in the league.
Patterson's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the offensive explosion of the late 1990s and early 2000s. His ability to navigate the challenges of this high-scoring environment showcased his skill and adaptability as a pitcher. While he may not have reached the upper echelons of the sport, Patterson's contributions to the teams he played for reflected the essential role of solid, dependable pitching in achieving team success. His journey through the majors remains a testament to the dedication and hard work required to compete at the highest level in baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 22 | 350 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 384.3 | 418 | 177 | 35 | 112 | 250 | 4.14 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | TEX | AL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.7 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | TEX | AL | 10 | 6 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 71.0 | 70 | 27 | 23 | 69 | 3.42 | 3066.6 |
| 1998 | TEX | AL | 2 | 5 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 60.7 | 64 | 30 | 19 | 33 | 4.45 | -1558.9 |
| 1999 | TEX | AL | 2 | 0 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60.3 | 77 | 38 | 19 | 43 | 5.67 | 1417.2 |
| 2000 | DET | AL | 5 | 1 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56.7 | 69 | 25 | 14 | 29 | 3.97 | 1281.6 |
| 2001 | DET | AL | 5 | 4 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 64.7 | 64 | 22 | 12 | 27 | 3.06 | 1076.4 |
| 2002 | DET | AL | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 15.00 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17.7 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 19 | 4.08 | 857.4 |
| 2004 | DET | AL | 0 | 4 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 41.7 | 44 | 22 | 16 | 24 | 4.75 | -1185.7 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 350 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | TEX | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | TEX | AL | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | TEX | AL | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | TEX | AL | 53 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | DET | AL | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | DET | AL | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | DET | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | DET | AL | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | DET | AL | 37 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | ALDS2 | TEX | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1996 | ALDS2 | TEX | 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 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | ALDS2 | TEX | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 1996 | ALDS2 | TEX | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 350 | 0 | 25 | 46 | 3 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | TEX | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | TEX | P | 54 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | TEX | P | 56 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | TEX | P | 53 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | DET | P | 58 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | DET | P | 60 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | DET | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | DET | P | 19 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | DET | P | 37 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 350 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | DET | AL | $2,800,000 |
| 2003 | DET | AL | $2,500,000 |
| 2002 | DET | AL | $1,700,000 |
| 2001 | DET | AL | $1,100,000 |
| 2000 | DET | AL | $550,000 |
| 1999 | TEX | AL | $290,000 |
| 1998 | TEX | AL | $208,000 |
| 1997 | TEX | AL | $150,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $9,298,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerritos College | Norwalk | CA | 1990 |