Pat Dodson, baseball player, 1986-1988

Pat Dodson

Born: 10/11/1959 in Santa Monica, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1986-09-05 | Final Game: 1988-06-22

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Patrick Neal Dodson

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Biography

Pat Dodson, born in 1959, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1988. During his brief career, Dodson appeared in 52 games, showcasing his abilities primarily as a utility player. He recorded a total of 20 hits, including four home runs, and drove in 10 runs, culminating in a batting average of .202. Notably, Dodson did not steal any bases throughout his time in the league. Dodson's career coincided with a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the transition away from the traditional styles of play that dominated earlier decades. While his time on the field was limited, his participation in the game during the late 1980s contributed to the era's evolving dynamics, marked by an increased emphasis on power hitting. Although he may not have had a long-lasting impact on the sport, Dodson's journey reflects the experiences of many players who sought to make their mark in the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
52 99 12 20 8 1 4 10 0 17 33 0.202 0.314 0.424 0.738 -168.2

Career AVG .202 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 21.8% below league average.

Career OBP .314 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .424 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — +7.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.738 vs. league average 0.721 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
1986 BOS AL 9 12 3 5 2 0 1 3 0 3 3 0.417 — — — — 0.0
1987 BOS AL 26 42 4 7 3 0 2 6 0 8 13 0.167 — — — — -93.7
1988 BOS AL 17 45 5 8 3 1 1 1 0 6 17 0.178 — — — — -74.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 45 24 211 17 0 25

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1986 BOS 1B 7 2 25 1 0 6
1987 BOS 1B 21 10 99 4 0 12
1988 BOS 1B 17 12 87 12 0 7

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 45
Designated Hitter 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of California - Los Angeles Los Angeles CA 1979, 1980