Spencer Patton
Born: 2/20/1988 in Urbana, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 2014-09-04 | Final Game: 2022-04-21
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Spencer Burdette Patton
Biography
Spencer Patton was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1988, who played in Major League Baseball from 2014 until his retirement in 2022. Over the course of his career, Patton showcased his skills primarily as a right-handed reliever. He recorded a career win-loss record of 5-4, with a notable earned run average (ERA) of 5.11. Patton struck out 118 batters and secured 2 saves, contributing to various teams during his time in the league.
Patton's journey through professional baseball reflected the competitive landscape of the mid-2010s, a time when bullpens became increasingly vital to team success. His ability to generate strikeouts and navigate high-pressure situations made him a valuable asset in relief roles. Although his statistical achievements may not place him among the most prominent pitchers of his era, Patton's contributions to the teams he played for exemplified the depth and talent present in Major League Baseball during his tenure. After retiring in April 2022, Patton left behind a legacy marked by perseverance and dedication to the game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4 | 113 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 116.3 | 103 | 66 | 16 | 52 | 118 | 5.11 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | TEX | AL | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.3 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 0.96 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | TEX | AL | 1 | 1 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.0 | 24 | 24 | 12 | 28 | 9.00 | -932.9 |
| 2016 | CHC | NL | 1 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.3 | 20 | 13 | 14 | 22 | 5.48 | - |
| 2021 | TEX | AL | 2 | 2 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 42.3 | 36 | 18 | 15 | 48 | 3.83 | 1144.3 |
| 2022 | TEX | AL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3.86 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | OAK | AL | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.3 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 5.11 | -744.9 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 113 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | TEX | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | TEX | AL | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | CHC | NL | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | TEX | AL | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | TEX | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | OAK | AL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 113 | 0 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | TEX | P | 9 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | TEX | P | 27 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | CHN | P | 16 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | CHN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | TEX | P | 42 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | TEX | P | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | OAK | P | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 113 |
| Left Field | 1 |