Pat Scanlon
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1974-1977)
Pat Scanlon was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1974 to 1977 for the Montreal Expos and the San Diego Padres, a span of 4 seasons. In 120 career games, he hit .187 with 41 hits, 4 home runs, and 28 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1974-09-27
- Last Game
- 1977-10-02
Full name: James Patrick Scanlon
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 | 219 | 17 | 41 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 28 | 0 | 31 | 51 | .187 | .288 | .283 | .571 | -540 |
Career AVG .187 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 27.6% below league average.
Career OBP .288 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 11.5% below league average.
Career SLG .283 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — 24.9% below league average.
Career OPS .571 vs. league average .702 across their career seasons — 18.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | MON | NL | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1975 | MON | NL | 60 | 109 | 5 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 17 | 25 | .183 | .257 (-29%) | .327 (-10%) | .374 (-24%) | .701 (-18%) | -274.7 |
| 1976 | MON | NL | 11 | 27 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | .185 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1977 | SDN | NL | 47 | 79 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 20 | .190 | .264 (-28%) | .329 (-10%) | .401 (-34%) | .730 (-23%) | -265.2 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 120 | 219 | 17 | 41 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 28 | 0 | 31 | 51 | .187 | — | — | — | — | -540 | ||
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 (120 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 64 | 110 | 8 | 22 | 2 | 16 | .200 |
| Away | 56 | 109 | 9 | 19 | 2 | 12 | .174 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-10-02 | SDP | SFG | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1977-10-01 | SDP | SFG | L | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1977-09-30 | SDP | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1977-09-28 | SDP | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-07 | SDP | HOU | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-04 | SDP | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1977-09-03 | SDP | CHC | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977-09-02 | SDP | CHC | W | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977-08-31 | SDP | STL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-08-28 | SDP | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 2 |
| Second Base | 15 |
| Third Base | 47 |
| Left Field | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Pat Scanlon
- What years did Pat Scanlon play?
- Pat Scanlon played in Major League Baseball from 1974 to 1977.
- Was Pat Scanlon a pitcher?
- No. Pat Scanlon was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Pat Scanlon hit?
- Pat Scanlon hit 4 career home runs with 41 hits.
- What was Pat Scanlon's career batting average?
- Pat Scanlon batted .187 over his career, with 41 hits in 219 at bats.
- How many RBI did Pat Scanlon have?
- Pat Scanlon drove in 28 runs in his career.
- Is Pat Scanlon in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Pat Scanlon has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.