Eric Patterson
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2007-2011)
Eric Patterson was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2011 for 4 teams, including the Chicago Cubs, a span of 5 seasons. In 226 career games, he hit .217 with 110 hits, 10 home runs, and 50 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
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2007-08-06
- Last Game
- 2011-06-08
Full name: Eric Scott Patterson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 226 | 508 | 65 | 110 | 20 | 7 | 10 | 50 | 35 | 57 | 148 | .217 | .294 | .343 | .637 | -1,051 |
Career AVG .217 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 17.1% below league average.
Career OBP .294 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 10.7% below league average.
Career SLG .343 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — 16.8% below league average.
Career OPS .637 vs. league average .741 across their career seasons — 14.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | CHN | NL | 7 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2008 | CHN | NL | 13 | 38 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 12 | .237 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2008 | OAK | AL | 30 | 92 | 11 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 24 | .174 | .263 (-34%) | .333 (-19%) | .416 (-50%) | .749 (-37%) | 0.0 |
| 2009 | OAK | AL | 39 | 94 | 15 | 27 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 6 | 14 | 25 | .287 | .262 (+9%) | .332 (+12%) | .417 (-6%) | .750 (+2%) | 56.7 |
| 2010 | OAK | AL | 45 | 103 | 13 | 21 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 31 | .204 | .257 (-21%) | .325 (-22%) | .402 (+1%) | .728 (-9%) | -189.2 |
| 2010 | BOS | AL | 45 | 84 | 13 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 31 | .226 | .257 (-12%) | .325 (-10%) | .402 (avg) | .728 (-4%) | -189.2 |
| 2011 | SDN | NL | 47 | 89 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 22 | .180 | .255 (-30%) | .320 (-15%) | .399 (-27%) | .719 (-22%) | -313.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 226 | 508 | 65 | 110 | 20 | 7 | 10 | 50 | 35 | 57 | 148 | .217 | — | — | — | — | -635 | ||
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 (226 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 109 | 244 | 34 | 48 | 6 | 27 | .197 |
| Away | 117 | 264 | 31 | 62 | 4 | 23 | .235 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-06-08 | SDP | COL | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011-06-06 | SDP | COL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011-06-05 | SDP | HOU | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011-06-04 | SDP | HOU | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011-06-03 | SDP | HOU | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-06-02 | SDP | HOU | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011-06-01 | SDP | ATL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011-05-31 | SDP | ATL | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011-05-30 | SDP | ATL | W | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011-05-29 | SDP | WAS | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 51 | 37 | 102 | 96 | 9 | 27 |
| OF | 131 | 91 | 191 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | CHN | OF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | CHN | 2B | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | CHN | OF | 9 | 8 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 | OAK | 2B | 20 | 19 | 48 | 49 | 4 | 15 |
| 2008 | OAK | OF | 8 | 7 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | OAK | 2B | 5 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 1 |
| 2009 | OAK | OF | 31 | 25 | 41 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | OAK | 2B | 5 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | OAK | OF | 30 | 24 | 54 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | BOS | 2B | 9 | 5 | 16 | 15 | 1 | 3 |
| 2010 | BOS | OF | 35 | 13 | 33 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | SDN | 2B | 10 | 8 | 20 | 19 | 2 | 8 |
| 2011 | SDN | OF | 16 | 13 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 51 |
| Left Field | 96 |
| Center Field | 32 |
| Right Field | 8 |
| Designated Hitter | 9 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | SDN | NL | $423,300 |
| 2010 | OAK | AL | $405,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $828,300 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Institute of Technology | Atlanta | GA | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
Eric Patterson: the record in brief
Eric Patterson's major league career runs from a debut on August 6, 2007 to a final game on June 8, 2011. The season rows list, in order, the Chicago Cubs (2007 to 2008), the Oakland Athletics (2008 to 2010), the Boston Red Sox (2010), and the San Diego Padres (2011). Patterson played primarily as an outfielder and hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on April 8, 1983, in Tallahassee, FL, USA and a listed size of 6-foot-0 and 170 pounds. On the record, Eric Patterson was born Eric Scott Patterson.
Patterson collected 110 hits in 508 at bats across 226 games, good for a .217 batting average; the totals also include 10 homers, 50 runs batted in, and 35 stolen bases. Patterson got on base at a .294 rate and slugged .343 (.637 OPS). Patterson's .217 average ran 17.1% below the .261 that the league posted over the same seasons. Patterson collected a career-high 27 hits in 2009. 2009 was the strongest of the full seasons by average: .287 against a league .262, a 9% edge. The seasons in which Patterson beat the league batting average were 2009.
Frequently Asked Questions about Eric Patterson
- What years did Eric Patterson play?
- Eric Patterson played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2011.
- Was Eric Patterson a pitcher?
- No. Eric Patterson was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Eric Patterson hit?
- Eric Patterson hit 10 career home runs with 110 hits.
- What was Eric Patterson's career batting average?
- Eric Patterson batted .217 over his career, with 110 hits in 508 at bats.
- How many RBI did Eric Patterson have?
- Eric Patterson drove in 50 runs in his career.
- Is Eric Patterson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Eric Patterson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.