Pat Seerey
Born: 3/17/1923 in Wilburton, OK, USA
Died: 4/28/1986 in Jennings, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1943-06-09 | Final Game: 1949-05-07
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: James Patrick Seerey
Biography
Pat Seerey, born in 1923, was a notable American professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues from 1943 to 1949. Primarily serving as a position player, Seerey played a total of 561 games during his career. He was recognized for his power at the plate, hitting 86 home runs and accumulating 261 RBIs. Despite finishing his career with a batting average of .224, his ability to produce home runs contributed significantly to his teams' offensive efforts during a transitional period in baseball history, marked by the end of World War II and the emergence of new talent in the league.
Seerey's playing style was distinguished by his power-hitting capability, which was particularly valuable in an era that saw the game evolving with an emphasis on stronger offensive performances. Throughout his career, he recorded 406 hits and demonstrated speed on the bases with 3 stolen bases. While he may not have been among the most celebrated players of his time, Seerey's contributions to the game and his role in the post-war baseball landscape remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 561 | 1815 | 236 | 406 | 73 | 5 | 86 | 261 | 3 | 259 | 485 | 0.224 | 0.321 | 0.412 | 0.733 | 1771.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | CLE | AL | 26 | 72 | 8 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 19 | 0.222 | -181.7 |
| 1944 | CLE | AL | 101 | 342 | 39 | 80 | 16 | 0 | 15 | 39 | 0 | 19 | 99 | 0.234 | -100.0 |
| 1945 | CLE | AL | 126 | 414 | 56 | 98 | 22 | 2 | 14 | 56 | 1 | 66 | 97 | 0.237 | 748.7 |
| 1946 | CLE | AL | 117 | 404 | 57 | 91 | 17 | 2 | 26 | 62 | 2 | 65 | 101 | 0.225 | 1274.2 |
| 1947 | CLE | AL | 82 | 216 | 24 | 37 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 29 | 0 | 34 | 66 | 0.171 | -438.8 |
| 1948 | CHW | AL | 95 | 340 | 44 | 78 | 11 | 0 | 18 | 64 | 0 | 61 | 94 | 0.229 | 469.3 |
| 1948 | CLE | AL | 10 | 23 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 0.261 | 469.3 |
| 1949 | CHW | AL | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 504 | 0 | 1016 | 38 | 24 | 11 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | CLE | OF | 16 | 0 | 35 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1944 | CLE | OF | 86 | 0 | 196 | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| 1945 | CLE | OF | 117 | 0 | 227 | 7 | 6 | 3 |
| 1946 | CLE | OF | 115 | 0 | 248 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| 1947 | CLE | OF | 68 | 0 | 105 | 7 | 5 | 1 |
| 1948 | CHA | OF | 93 | 0 | 198 | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| 1948 | CLE | OF | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949 | CHA | OF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 291 |
| Center Field | 100 |
| Right Field | 141 |