Reggie Patterson
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1981-1985)
Reggie Patterson was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1981 to 1985 for the Chicago White Sox and the Chicago Cubs, a span of 5 seasons. Across 22 career appearances, he went 4-4 with a 5.20 ERA and 34 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 80.4.
- 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
- 6'4" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1981-08-13
- Last Game
- 1985-10-06
Full name: Reginald Allen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | CHA | AL | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.1 | 14 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 13.50 | — | 0.0 |
| 1983 | CHN | NL | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.2 | 17 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 4.82 | 3.87 (-24%) | -553.6 |
| 1984 | CHN | NL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 10.50 | — | 0.0 |
| 1985 | CHN | NL | 3 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 39.0 | 36 | 13 | 10 | 17 | 3.00 | 3.89 (+23%) | 634.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 4 | 4 | 22 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 71.0 | 77 | 41 | 24 | 34 | 5.20 | — | 80 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | .056 | .105 | .056 | .161 | 0 |
Career AVG .056 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 78.5% below league average.
Career OBP .105 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 67.4% below league average.
Career SLG .056 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 85.6% below league average.
Career OPS .161 vs. league average .708 across their career seasons — 77.3% below 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 | CHA | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1983 | CHN | NL | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1984 | CHN | NL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1985 | CHN | NL | 8 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .100 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 22 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | .056 | — | — | — | — | 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 (44 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 13 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 9 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .111 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 13 | 36.0 | 38 | 22 | 13 | 20 | 5.50 |
| Away | 9 | 35.0 | 39 | 19 | 11 | 14 | 4.89 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-10-06 | CHC | STL | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1985-10-01 | CHC | PIT | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-09-25 | CHC | NYN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985-09-20 | CHC | PHI | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-09-13 | CHC | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-09-08 | CHC | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985-09-06 | CHC | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-09-04 | CHC | HOU | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-29 | CHC | STL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-25 | CHC | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-10-06 | CHC | STL | W | 9.0 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1985-10-01 | CHC | PIT | W | 6.2 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985-09-25 | CHC | NYN | — | 6.0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| 1985-09-20 | CHC | PHI | W | 8.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1985-09-13 | CHC | STL | — | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-09-08 | CHC | CIN | — | 5.0 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1985-09-06 | CHC | CIN | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985-09-04 | CHC | HOU | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-29 | CHC | STL | — | 1.0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984-09-25 | CHC | PIT | L | 4.0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 22 |
Reggie Patterson: the record in brief
Reggie Patterson played a first major league game on August 13, 1981 and a last one on October 6, 1985. Patterson played for the Chicago White Sox (1981) and the Chicago Cubs (1983 to 1985). Patterson played primarily as a pitcher and threw and hit right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on November 7, 1958, in Birmingham, AL, USA and a listed size of 6-foot-4 and 180 pounds. The given name on file is Reginald Allen Patterson.
Across 22 games (9 starts), Patterson recorded 4 wins against 4 losses with a 5.20 ERA. The same table counts 34 strikeouts. Against a 3.81 league ERA for the same seasons, the 5.20 mark was 36.4% worse. 1985 was Patterson's sharpest full season, a 3.00 ERA against the league's 3.89. By Pitcher PIV, Baseball Data Hub's measure of run prevention relative to each season's league, Patterson's career adds up to 80.4.
Frequently Asked Questions about Reggie Patterson
- What years did Reggie Patterson play?
- Reggie Patterson played in Major League Baseball from 1981 to 1985.
- Was Reggie Patterson a pitcher?
- Yes. Reggie Patterson pitched in the major leagues, recording 4 wins and 34 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Reggie Patterson hit?
- Reggie Patterson hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Reggie Patterson play for?
- Reggie Patterson played for 2 teams: the Chicago White Sox (1981) and the Chicago Cubs (1983–1985).
- What were Reggie Patterson's career stats?
- In 22 games, Reggie Patterson went 4-4 with a 5.20 ERA, 34 strikeouts, and 71.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Reggie Patterson play?
- Reggie Patterson played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Reggie Patterson and how much did he weigh?
- Reggie Patterson was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 180 pounds.
- What was Reggie Patterson's career ERA?
- Reggie Patterson finished with a 5.20 career ERA, going 4-4 with 34 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Reggie Patterson have?
- Reggie Patterson recorded 34 career strikeouts.
- Is Reggie Patterson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Reggie Patterson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.