Pat Scanlon
Born: 9/23/1952 in Minneapolis, MN, USA
MLB Debut: 1974-09-27 | Final Game: 1977-10-02
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: James Patrick Scanlon
Biography
Pat Scanlon was born in 1952 and had a professional baseball career that spanned from 1974 to October 2, 1977. Primarily known as a position player, Scanlon played a total of 120 games in Major League Baseball. He recorded 41 hits over his career, achieving a batting average of .187, and contributed 4 home runs along with 28 runs batted in (RBIs). Despite not being a base-stealer, finishing with 0 stolen bases, his role on the field often extended beyond mere offensive statistics.
Scanlon's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the gradual evolution of player training and strategy. Although he did not attain the same level of statistical success as some of his contemporaries, Scanlon's tenacity and commitment to the game are remembered by those who followed baseball in the mid-1970s. His time in the league reflects a unique chapter in baseball history, illustrating the diverse paths athletes took in pursuit of success within America's pastime.
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 | 0.187 | 0.288 | 0.283 | 0.571 | -593.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | WSN | NL | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1975 | WSN | NL | 60 | 109 | 5 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 17 | 25 | 0.183 | -305.2 |
| 1976 | WSN | NL | 11 | 27 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.185 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | SDP | NL | 47 | 79 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 20 | 0.190 | -288.2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2B | 15 | 9 | 18 | 26 | 2 | 4 |
| 3B | 47 | 38 | 18 | 87 | 7 | 5 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | MON | 3B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | MON | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | MON | 3B | 28 | 25 | 10 | 57 | 3 | 4 |
| 1976 | MON | 1B | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | MON | 3B | 7 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 3 | 0 |
| 1977 | SDN | 2B | 15 | 9 | 18 | 26 | 2 | 4 |
| 1977 | SDN | 3B | 11 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 1 | 1 |
| 1977 | SDN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 2 |
| Second Base | 15 |
| Third Base | 47 |
| Left Field | 1 |