P. J. Forbes, baseball player, 1998-2001

P. J. Forbes

Born: 9/22/1967 in Pittsburg, KS, USA

MLB Debut: 1998-07-21 | Final Game: 2001-10-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Patrick Joseph Forbes

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Biography

P. J. Forbes, born in 1967, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2001. Primarily known for his role as a position player, Forbes played in a total of 12 games during his time in the majors. He recorded 3 hits and drove in 3 runs, achieving a batting average of .176. Despite not hitting any home runs and not stealing any bases, Forbes contributed to his teams with his versatility and willingness to take on various roles. Forbes's career unfolded during a period when baseball was experiencing significant changes, including the rise of power hitters and the evolving dynamics of the game. Although his time on the field was limited, his journey through the minor leagues and eventual call-up to the majors reflects the perseverance required to reach the highest level of competitive baseball. His contributions, albeit modest in statistical terms, were part of a larger narrative of players striving to make their mark in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
12 17 1 3 0 0 0 3 0 0 2 0.176 0.176 0.176 0.353 0.0

Career AVG .176 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 33.4% below league average.

Career OBP .176 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 47.1% below league average.

Career SLG .176 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — 58.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.353 vs. league average 0.757 across their career seasons — 53.4% 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
1998 BAL AL 9 10 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0.100 — — — — 0.0
2001 PHI NL 3 7 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.286 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 8 2 8 11 0 2
3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
SS 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1998 BAL 2B 7 1 6 9 0 2
1998 BAL 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1998 BAL SS 1 0 0 0 0 0
2001 PHI 2B 1 1 2 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 8
Third Base 1
Shortstop 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Wichita State University Wichita KS 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990