Mike Patterson
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1981-1982)
Mike Patterson was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1981 to 1982 for the Athletics and the New York Yankees, a span of 2 seasons. In 27 career games, he hit .271 with 13 hits, 1 home runs, and 2 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
- 5'10" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1981-04-15
- Last Game
- 1982-10-03
Full name: Michael Lee Patterson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 48 | 9 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 11 | .271 | .327 | .500 | .827 | 0 |
Career AVG .271 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .327 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .500 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — +31.3% above league average.
Career OPS .827 vs. league average .703 across their career seasons — +17.6% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | OAK | AL | 12 | 23 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | .348 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1981 | NYA | AL | 4 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1982 | NYA | AL | 11 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | .188 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 27 | 48 | 9 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 11 | .271 | — | — | — | — | 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
View full game log (27 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 17 | 38 | 6 | 12 | 1 | 2 | .316 |
| Away | 10 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .100 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-10-03 | NYY | BOS | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1982-09-29 | NYY | CLE | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982-09-28 | NYY | CLE | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-09-21 | NYY | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-09-18 | NYY | MIL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-09-11 | NYY | MIL | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-09-08 | NYY | BAL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-06-03 | NYY | TOR | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982-05-26 | NYY | TOR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-05-23 | NYY | MIN | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 7 |
| Center Field | 7 |
| Right Field | 4 |
| Designated Hitter | 3 |
Mike Patterson: the record in brief
According to the bio, Mike Patterson debuted on April 15, 1981 and played a final game on October 3, 1982. The team column moves through the Oakland Athletics (1981) and the New York Yankees (1981 through 1982). Patterson is listed as an outfielder at 5 feet, 10 inches and 170 pounds. Patterson hit left-handed while throwing right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is January 26, 1958, in Santa Monica, CA, USA. Patterson's full given name, per the bio, is Michael Lee Patterson.
The batting record for Patterson: 27 games, 13 hits in 48 at bats, and a .271 average, adding 1 home run and 2 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .327 and the slugging percentage .500, for an OPS of .827. The .271 career average is close to the .259 the league hit across the same seasons. In OPS terms, Patterson's .827 stands 17.6% above the league's .703. Patterson collected a career-high 8 hits in 1981. The best average in the busiest seasons was .348, in 1981.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Patterson
- What years did Mike Patterson play?
- Mike Patterson played in Major League Baseball from 1981 to 1982.
- Was Mike Patterson a pitcher?
- No. Mike Patterson was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Mike Patterson hit?
- Mike Patterson hit 1 career home run with 13 hits.
- What teams did Mike Patterson play for?
- Mike Patterson played for 2 teams: the Oakland Athletics (1981) and the New York Yankees (1981–1982).
- What were Mike Patterson's career stats?
- In 27 games, Mike Patterson had 13 hits, 1 home runs, 2 RBI, 9 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .271 batting average.
- What position did Mike Patterson play?
- Mike Patterson played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Mike Patterson and how much did he weigh?
- Mike Patterson was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 170 pounds.
- How many home runs did Mike Patterson hit each season?
- Mike Patterson's home runs by season: 0 in 1981 and 1 in 1982. His most in one season was 1, in 1982.
- What was Mike Patterson's career batting average?
- Mike Patterson batted .271 over his career, with 13 hits in 48 at bats.
- How many RBI did Mike Patterson have?
- Mike Patterson drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Mike Patterson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mike Patterson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.