John Patterson, baseball player, 1992-1995

John Patterson

Born: 2/11/1967 in Key West, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1992-04-06 | Final Game: 1995-09-26

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: John Allen Patterson

Biography

John Patterson, born in 1967, was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 1992 to 2004. Primarily serving as a position player, Patterson played in a total of 228 games across his tenure in Major League Baseball. Over the course of his career, he recorded 121 hits, with a batting average of .215. He contributed to his teams with 5 home runs and 52 runs batted in, while also showcasing his speed on the bases with 22 stolen bases. Patterson's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by a shift towards offensive power and athleticism. While he may not have been among the most celebrated stars of his era, his contributions were significant to the teams he played for, exemplifying the role of a versatile player capable of impacting games in various ways. His legacy reflects the diverse skill sets that were increasingly valued in the game during the 1990s and early 2000s, marking him as a noteworthy participant in the evolving landscape of Major League Baseball.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
40.0 35.0 6.0 7.0 2.0 0 1.0 0 4.0 1.0 7.0 0.200 0.300 0.343 0.643

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
228 564 74 121 16 5 5 52 22 35 113 0.215 0.289 0.287 0.576 -2232.8

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 138 112 278 329 14 82
OF 5 5 23 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 138
Center Field 5

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1995 SFN NL $122,500
1994 SFN NL $115,000
1993 SFN NL $115,000
Total Career Earnings $352,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Grand Canyon University Phoenix AZ 1987, 1988