David Patton
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2009)
David Patton was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 2009 for the Chicago Cubs. Across 20 career appearances, he went 3-1 with a 6.83 ERA and 23 strikeouts.
- 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
- 6'3" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2009-04-08
- Last Game
- 2009-10-02
Full name: David Christopher Patton
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | CHN | NL | 3 | 1 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.2 | 31 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 6.83 | 4.32 (-58%) | -727.9 |
| Career · 1 season | 3 | 1 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.2 | 31 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 6.83 | — | -728 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | CHN | NL | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 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 (40 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 13 | 18.1 | 17 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 5.89 |
| Away | 7 | 9.1 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 8.68 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10-02 | CHC | AZ | — | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-16 | CHC | MIL | — | 1.1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009-09-12 | CHC | CIN | — | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009-07-04 | CHC | MIL | — | 2.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-06-28 | CHC | CHW | — | 1.2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009-06-20 | CHC | CLE | W | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009-06-19 | CHC | CLE | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009-06-12 | CHC | MIN | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009-06-07 | CHC | CIN | W | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009-05-31 | CHC | LAD | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 20 |
Salary History
David Patton's recorded salaries total $400,000 over 1 season, in 2009. Patton's career, 2009 to 2009, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | CHN | NL | $400,000 |
| Total recorded salary | $400,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green River Community College | Auburn | WA | 2003, 2004 |
David Patton: the record in brief
According to the bio, David Patton debuted on April 8, 2009 and played a final game on October 2, 2009. All of the seasons listed were played for the Chicago Cubs. At 205 pounds on a 6-foot-3 frame, Patton is listed as a pitcher. The bio says Patton batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is May 18, 1984, in Seattle, WA, USA. On the record, David Patton was born David Christopher Patton.
Patton pitched in 20 games, starting 0, and finished with a 3-1 record and 6.83 ERA. The totals include 23 strikeouts. Against a 4.32 league ERA for the same seasons, the 6.83 mark was 58.1% worse. All of that pitching came in 2009, with 20 games and 23 strikeouts.
The one salary on file is $400,000, for 2009. The college table lists Green River Community College in 2003 and 2004. Patton's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 40 games from Retrosheet.
Patton appears at one position only: pitcher, in 20 games. On the mound, the fielding record shows 1 errors alongside 0 putouts and 2 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about David Patton
- Was David Patton a pitcher?
- Yes. David Patton pitched in the major leagues, recording 3 wins and 23 strikeouts.
- What teams did David Patton play for?
- David Patton played for one team, the Chicago Cubs (2009).
- What were David Patton's career stats?
- In 20 games, David Patton went 3-1 with a 6.83 ERA, 23 strikeouts, and 27.2 innings pitched.
- How much did David Patton earn in his career?
- David Patton's recorded salaries total $400,000 over 1 season, in 2009. Patton's career, 2009 to 2009, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
- What was David Patton's salary?
- David Patton's recorded salary was $400,000 in 2009.
- What position did David Patton play?
- David Patton played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was David Patton and how much did he weigh?
- David Patton was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 205 pounds.
- What was David Patton's career ERA?
- David Patton finished with a 6.83 career ERA, going 3-1 with 23 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did David Patton have?
- David Patton recorded 23 career strikeouts.
- Is David Patton in the Hall of Fame?
- No. David Patton has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.