Pat Carroll, baseball player, 1884-1884

Pat Carroll

Born: 1853 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 2/11/1916 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-05-10 | Final Game: 1884-08-07

Full name: Patrick Carroll

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Biography

Pat Carroll was a professional baseball player born in 1853, whose career spanned from May 10, 1884, to August 7, 1884. As a position player during the early days of Major League Baseball, Carroll participated in a total of 16 games. He recorded 16 hits over his brief career, culminating in a batting average of .235. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs, and with no stolen bases to his name, Carroll's contributions came during a formative period in baseball history, when the game was still evolving and establishing its modern identity. Playing in an era that was characterized by the transition from the deadball era into a more dynamic style of play, Carroll's brief stint in the majors reflects the challenges faced by many players of his time. The late 19th century was a pivotal moment in baseball, as the sport began to gain popularity and professionalize, leading to the establishment of the National League and the eventual integration of the game. Although Carroll's career was short-lived, his participation at a time when the foundations of professional baseball were being laid is a testament to the numerous individuals who contributed to the rich tapestry of the sport's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
16 68 5 16 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.235 0.246 0.265 0.511 -40.4

Career AVG .235 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .246 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 11.7% below league average.

Career SLG .265 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 19.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.511 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — 15.7% below 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
1884 ALT UA 11 49 4 13 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.265 — — — — -40.4
1884 PHU UA 5 19 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.158 — — — — -40.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 13 0 63 20 13 0
OF 3 0 1 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1884 ALT C 8 0 40 6 4 0
1884 ALT OF 3 0 1 1 0 0
1884 PHU C 5 0 23 14 9 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 13
Right Field 3