Pat Veltman
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1926-1934)
Pat Veltman was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1926 to 1934 for 4 teams, including the Chicago White Sox, a span of 9 seasons. In 23 career games, he hit .132 with 5 hits and 2 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 175 lb
- Died
- 10/1/1980 in San Antonio, TX, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1926-04-17
- Last Game
- 1934-09-30
Full name: Arthur Patrick Veltman
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 38 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | .132 | .214 | .184 | .398 | 0 |
Career AVG .132 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — 53.0% below league average.
Career OBP .214 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 37.5% below league average.
Career SLG .184 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 53.5% below league average.
Career OPS .398 vs. league average .739 across their career seasons — 46.1% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | CHA | AL | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1928 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1929 | NY1 | NL | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1931 | BSN | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1932 | NY1 | NL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1934 | PIT | NL | 12 | 28 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .107 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 23 | 38 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | .132 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (23 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .059 |
| Away | 15 | 21 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | .190 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934-09-30 | PIT | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-08-17 | PIT | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-07-22 | PIT | BRO | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1934-07-21 | PIT | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-07-08 | PIT | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-06-08 | PIT | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-05-20 | PIT | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-05-11 | PIT | PHI | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-04-29 | PIT | CIN | W | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-04-26 | PIT | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 12 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Center Field | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Pat Veltman
- What years did Pat Veltman play?
- Pat Veltman played in Major League Baseball from 1926 to 1934.
- Was Pat Veltman a pitcher?
- No. Pat Veltman was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Pat Veltman hit?
- Pat Veltman hit 0 career home runs with 5 hits.
- What was Pat Veltman's career batting average?
- Pat Veltman batted .132 over his career, with 5 hits in 38 at bats.
- How many RBI did Pat Veltman have?
- Pat Veltman drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Pat Veltman in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Pat Veltman has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.