Pat Perry
Born: 2/4/1959 in Taylorville, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1985-09-12 | Final Game: 1990-09-30
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: William Patrick Perry
Biography
Pat Perry, born in 1959, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1985 to 1990. He made a name for himself in the major leagues with a solid performance on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 12-10 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.46. Over his time in the league, Perry recorded 131 strikeouts and secured 6 saves, showcasing his ability to both start games and come in as a reliable reliever.
Perry played during a transitional period in baseball, as the game began to shift from the more traditional styles of the past to the more power-oriented approach that characterized the 1990s. His pitching style was marked by precision and control, which allowed him to navigate through tough lineups effectively. While he may not have been a superstar, Perry's contributions to his teams and his ability to hold opposing batters in check made him a valuable asset during his time in the league. His career serves as a reflection of the evolving nature of pitching in professional baseball during the late 20th century.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 10 | 182 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 263.0 | 215 | 101 | 23 | 99 | 131 | 3.46 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | STL | NL | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0.00 | - |
| 1986 | STL | NL | 2 | 3 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 68.7 | 59 | 29 | 34 | 29 | 3.80 | - |
| 1987 | CIN | NL | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15.3 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0.00 | 471.8 |
| 1987 | STL | NL | 4 | 2 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 65.7 | 54 | 32 | 21 | 33 | 4.39 | - |
| 1988 | CHC | NL | 2 | 2 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 38.0 | 40 | 14 | 7 | 24 | 3.32 | - |
| 1988 | CIN | NL | 2 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.7 | 21 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 5.66 | -930.5 |
| 1989 | CHC | NL | 0 | 1 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 35.7 | 23 | 7 | 16 | 20 | 1.77 | - |
| 1990 | LAD | NL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 8.10 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 182 | 27 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.148 | 0.148 | 0.259 | 0.407 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | STL | NL | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | STL | NL | 46 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | CIN | NL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | STL | NL | 45 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | CHC | NL | 35 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | CIN | NL | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | CHC | NL | 19 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | LAD | NL | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 182 | 0 | 28 | 35 | 5 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | SLN | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | SLN | P | 46 | 0 | 10 | 11 | 1 | 4 |
| 1987 | CIN | P | 12 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | SLN | P | 45 | 0 | 9 | 10 | 1 | 2 |
| 1988 | CHN | P | 35 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | CIN | P | 12 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | CHN | P | 19 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | LAN | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 182 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | LAN | NL | $150,000 |
| 1988 | CIN | NL | $132,500 |
| 1987 | SLN | NL | $80,000 |
| 1986 | SLN | NL | $65,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $427,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Land Community College | Springfield | IL | 1978 |