Pat Veltman
Born: 3/24/1906 in Mobile, AL, USA
Died: 10/1/1980 in San Antonio, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1926-04-17 | Final Game: 1934-09-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Arthur Patrick Veltman
Biography
Pat Veltman was a professional baseball player born in 1906, who played in the Major Leagues from 1926 until 1934. Primarily known as a position player, Veltman had a brief career that spanned a total of 23 games. His time in the major leagues was marked by a challenging batting performance, as he recorded 5 hits and finished with a batting average of .132. Despite his struggles at the plate, Veltman contributed to his teams with 2 runs batted in during his career, though he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases.
Veltman’s career unfolded during a dynamic period in baseball history, just prior to the onset of greater integration and the evolution of the game’s playing style. While he may not have achieved the statistical prominence of many of his contemporaries, his presence in the league adds to the rich tapestry of the early 20th-century baseball narrative, characterized by its own unique challenges and competition. His journey reflects the experiences of many players of that era, who sought to make their mark in a sport that was rapidly changing.
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 | 0.132 | 0.214 | 0.184 | 0.398 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | CHW | AL | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1928 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1929 | NY1 | NL | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1931 | BSN | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 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 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1934 | PIT | NL | 12 | 28 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.107 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 12 | 0 | 27 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | CHA | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928 | NY1 | OF | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929 | NY1 | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934 | PIT | C | 11 | 0 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 12 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Center Field | 1 |