Pat Combs, baseball player, 1989-1992

Pat Combs

Born: 10/29/1966 in Newport, RI, USA

MLB Debut: 1989-09-05 | Final Game: 1992-07-07

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Patrick Dennis Combs

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Biography

Pat Combs, born in 1966, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1989 to 1992. He made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time characterized by the transition into a more power-driven era, where pitching strategies began to evolve with the increasing emphasis on strikeouts. Combs played primarily in the early 1990s and concluded his professional playing days on July 7, 1992. Throughout his career, Combs recorded a win-loss record of 17-17 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.22. He tallied a total of 190 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to challenge hitters and contribute to his team's efforts on the mound. While he did not secure any saves, his role as a starting pitcher was significant during his time in the league. Combs's performance reflected the competitive spirit of a generation of pitchers who navigated the complexities of a rapidly evolving game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
17 17 56 54 5 3 0 305.0 299 143 21 147 190 4.22 0

Career ERA 4.22 vs. league average 3.81 across their career seasons — 10.8% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1989 PHI NL 4 0 6 6 1 1 0 38.7 36 9 6 30 2.09 3.71 (+44%) 1326.4
1990 PHI NL 10 10 32 31 3 2 0 183.3 179 83 86 108 4.07 3.86 (-6%) -439.8
1991 PHI NL 2 6 14 13 1 0 0 64.3 64 35 43 41 4.90 3.91 (-25%) -1927.6
1992 PHI NL 1 1 4 4 0 0 0 18.7 20 16 12 11 7.71 3.75 (-106%) 99.5

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
56 95 13 14 4 0 0 4 1 6 36 0.147 0.206 0.189 0.395 -473.1

Career AVG .147 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 42.4% below league average.

Career OBP .206 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 36.2% below league average.

Career SLG .189 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 50.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.395 vs. league average 0.703 across their career seasons — 43.8% 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
1989 PHI NL 6 12 1 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 4 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1990 PHI NL 32 60 6 9 2 0 0 2 0 3 24 0.150 .257 (-42%) .324 (-41%) .385 (-52%) .710 (-47%) -473.1
1991 PHI NL 14 15 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 7 0.133 — — — — 0.0
1992 PHI NL 4 8 1 1 1 0 0 2 0 1 1 0.125 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 56 54 13 43 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1989 PHI P 6 6 1 3 0 0
1990 PHI P 32 31 10 25 0 1
1991 PHI P 14 13 2 9 0 0
1992 PHI P 4 4 0 6 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 56

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1991 PHI NL $220,000
1990 PHI NL $112,000
Total Career Earnings $332,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Baylor University Waco TX 1987, 1988