Pat Dillard, baseball player, 1900-1900

Pat Dillard

Born: 6/12/1873 in Chattanooga, TN, USA

Died: 7/22/1907 in Denver, CO, USA

MLB Debut: 1900-04-21 | Final Game: 1900-08-18

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Robert Lee Dillard

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Biography

Pat Dillard was a professional baseball player born in 1873 who made his mark in the early 20th century, playing in the Major Leagues from April 21, 1900, to August 18, 1900. As a position player, Dillard participated in 57 games during his brief career. He recorded 42 hits, which contributed to a batting average of .23, a statistic reflective of the era's offensive challenges. Known for his speed on the basepaths, he successfully stole 7 bases and drove in 12 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute to his team's offense despite not hitting any home runs. Dillard's time in baseball coincided with a transitional period in the sport, as the game was evolving from the deadball era into a more offensive-minded approach. While his career was short-lived, Dillard's contributions as a player during this formative time helped lay the groundwork for future generations of athletes. His performance on the field, marked by a combination of speed and defensive capabilities, remains a part of the rich tapestry of early baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
57 183 24 42 5 2 0 12 7 13 17 0.230 0.284 0.279 0.563 -650.4

Career AVG .230 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 17.7% below league average.

Career OBP .284 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 16.1% below league average.

Career SLG .279 vs. league average .366 across their career seasons — 23.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.563 vs. league average 0.705 across their career seasons — 20.2% 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
1900 STL NL 57 183 24 42 5 2 0 12 7 13 17 0.230 .279 (-18%) .338 (-16%) .366 (-24%) .705 (-20%) -650.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 21 0 29 43 11 2
OF 26 0 45 4 3 0
SS 3 0 2 4 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1900 SLN 3B 21 0 29 43 11 2
1900 SLN OF 26 0 45 4 3 0
1900 SLN SS 3 0 2 4 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 21
Shortstop 3
Center Field 20
Right Field 6