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
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| 1935 | 58.0 | 51.0 | 7.0 | 14.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.275 | 0.362 | 0.392 | 0.754 |
| 1936 | 52.0 | 51.0 | 13.0 | 25.0 | 5.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 17.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0.490 | 0.500 | 0.725 | 1.225 |
| 1937 | 83.0 | 77.0 | 14.0 | 22.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 12.0 | 5.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.286 | 0.329 | 0.442 | 0.771 |
| 1938 | 188.0 | 175.0 | 36.0 | 56.0 | 8.0 | 2.0 | 7.0 | 34.0 | 14.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0.320 | 0.370 | 0.509 | 0.879 |
| 1939 | 185.0 | 179.0 | 39.0 | 61.0 | 7.0 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 14.0 | 5.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 0.341 | 0.359 | 0.475 | 0.834 |
| 1941 | 93.0 | 89.0 | 8.0 | 28.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.315 | 0.344 | 0.404 | 0.748 |
| 1942 | 159.0 | 148.0 | 28.0 | 48.0 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 14.0 | 10.0 | 3.0 | 5.0 | 0.324 | 0.367 | 0.419 | 0.786 |
| 1946 | 246.0 | 221.0 | 55.0 | 71.0 | 12.0 | 5.0 | 3.0 | 28.0 | 21.0 | 2.0 | 5.0 | 0.321 | 0.380 | 0.462 | 0.842 |
| 1947 | 205.0 | 190.0 | 31.0 | 59.0 | 12.0 | 1.0 | 5.0 | 13.0 | 10.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0.311 | 0.348 | 0.463 | 0.811 |
| 1949 | 21.0 | 17.0 | 1.0 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0.235 | 0.350 | 0.235 | 0.585 |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | NY1 | NL | 23 | 35 | 5 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | NY1 | 3B | 14 | 0 | 5 | 27 | 1 | 0 |
| 1921 | NY1 | SS | 7 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 13 |
| Shortstop | 7 |