Pat Patterson, baseball player, 1921-1921

Pat Patterson

Born: 1/29/1897 in Belleville, IL, USA

Died: 10/1/1977 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1921-04-14 | Final Game: 1921-06-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: William Jennings Bryan Patterson

Biography

Pat Patterson, born in 1897, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period from 1921 to 1921. Primarily known for his role as a position player, Patterson showcased his talents in 23 games, where he made a notable impact with a batting average of .400. His offensive contributions included 14 hits, 1 home run, and 5 RBIs, underscoring his effectiveness at the plate during his short stint in Major League Baseball. Patterson's time in the league coincided with the early years of the 1920s, a decade marked by significant changes in baseball, including the emergence of the lively ball era. While his career was limited to just over two months, his .400 batting average remains a testament to his hitting prowess during that time. Despite the brevity of his career and the absence of stolen base attempts, Patterson's performance remains a remarkable highlight in the annals of early 20th-century baseball.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1291.0 1199.0 232.0 388.0 56.0 19.0 25.0 137.0 80.0 11.0 23.0 0.324 0.366 0.465 0.831

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
23 35 5 14 0 0 1 5 0 2 5 0.400 0.432 0.486 0.918 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 14 0 5 27 1 0
SS 7 0 6 2 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 13
Shortstop 7