Jeff Patterson
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1995)
Jeff Patterson was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1995 for the New York Yankees. Across 3 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 2.70 ERA and 3 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1995-04-30
- Last Game
- 1995-05-07
Full name: Jeffrey Simmons Patterson
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | NYA | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2.70 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2.70 | — | 0 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | NYA | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 2.1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3.86 |
| Away | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0.00 |
Last 3 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-05-07 | NYY | MIL | — | 1.1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995-05-02 | NYY | BOS | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995-04-30 | NYY | KCR | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 3 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress College | Cypress | CA | 1988, 1989 |
Jeff Patterson: the record in brief
Jeff Patterson played a first major league game on April 30, 1995 and a last one on May 7, 1995. All of the seasons listed were played for the New York Yankees. At 6-foot-2 and 200 pounds, Patterson is listed as a pitcher. Patterson batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Patterson was born on October 1, 1968, in Anaheim, CA, USA. The given name on file is Jeffrey Simmons Patterson.
Patterson's career pitching line is 0 wins, 0 losses and a 2.70 ERA over 3 appearances. The totals include 3 strikeouts. Against a 4.45 league ERA for the same years, Patterson was 39.3% better. Patterson's only pitching season is 1995: 3 games, 3 strikeouts.
The position breakdown shows 3 games, all at pitcher.
The college table lists Cypress College in 1988 and 1989.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jeff Patterson
- Was Jeff Patterson a pitcher?
- Yes. Jeff Patterson pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 3 strikeouts.
- What teams did Jeff Patterson play for?
- Jeff Patterson played for one team, the New York Yankees (1995).
- What were Jeff Patterson's career stats?
- In 3 games, Jeff Patterson went 0-0 with a 2.70 ERA, 3 strikeouts, and 3.1 innings pitched.
- What position did Jeff Patterson play?
- Jeff Patterson played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jeff Patterson and how much did he weigh?
- Jeff Patterson was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 200 pounds.
- What was Jeff Patterson's career ERA?
- Jeff Patterson finished with a 2.70 career ERA, going 0-0 with 3 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Jeff Patterson have?
- Jeff Patterson recorded 3 career strikeouts.
- Is Jeff Patterson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jeff Patterson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.