Pat Bourque

Born: 3/23/1947 in Worcester, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1971-09-06 | Final Game: 1974-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Patrick Daniel Bourque

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Biography

Pat Bourque, born in 1947, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1971 to 1974. A versatile position player, Bourque played in a total of 201 games during his career. He recorded 87 hits, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively, and hit 12 home runs alongside 61 RBIs, demonstrating his potential as a power hitter. Despite his struggles at the plate, reflected in a career batting average of .215, Bourque's contributions were significant during a transitional period in baseball marked by the shift from the deadball era to an increased emphasis on offense. Bourque's career spanned a time when the game was evolving, with teams increasingly looking for players who could provide both defensive versatility and offensive production. Although he had limited speed, with only 1 stolen base to his name, Bourque's overall impact on the teams he played for was underscored by his ability to provide depth to the roster. As a player who experienced the challenges of the early 1970s, Bourque’s journey through Major League Baseball serves as a reminder of the many athletes who contributed to the rich tapestry of the sport, even if they did not achieve superstar status.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
201	405	36	87	17	2	12	61	1	58	73	0.215	0.313	0.356	0.668	-101.1

Career AVG .215 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 14.7% below league average.

Career OBP .313 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .356 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.668 vs. league average 0.686 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1971	CHC	NL	14	37	3	7	0	1	1	3	0	3	9	0.189	—	—	—	—	0.0
1972	CHC	NL	11	27	3	7	1	0	0	5	0	2	2	0.259	—	—	—	—	0.0
1973	CHC	NL	57	139	11	29	6	0	7	20	1	16	21	0.209	.256 (-19%)	.325 (-9%)	.378 (+6%)	.703 (avg)	-23.9
1973	OAK	AL	23	42	8	8	4	1	2	9	0	15	10	0.190	—	—	—	—	-23.9
1974	OAK	AL	73	96	6	22	4	0	1	16	0	15	20	0.229	.256 (-11%)	.324 (+1%)	.369 (-18%)	.693 (-9%)	-127.0
1974	MIN	AL	23	64	5	14	2	0	1	8	0	7	11	0.219	.256 (-15%)	.324 (-9%)	.369 (-20%)	.693 (-15%)	-127.0