Patsy Gharrity, baseball player, 1916-1930

Patsy Gharrity

Born: 3/13/1892 in Parnell, IA, USA

Died: 10/10/1966 in Beloit, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1916-05-16 | Final Game: 1930-07-31

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Edward Patrick Gharrity

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Biography

Patsy Gharrity was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1916 to 1930. Born in 1892, he played primarily as a position player during a time when the game was evolving towards a more dynamic style, moving away from the deadball era. Throughout his career, Gharrity appeared in 676 games, amassing a total of 513 hits, which contributed to a batting average of .262. His offensive contributions included 20 home runs and 251 runs batted in (RBIs), showcasing his ability to drive in runs and impact games. In addition to his batting prowess, Gharrity demonstrated speed on the bases, stealing 32 bases during his time in Major League Baseball. His all-around skills made him a valuable asset to his teams, and he played in an era that saw significant changes in baseball, including the introduction of more power-hitting players and a shift in offensive strategies. Gharrity's contributions to the game remain part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, as he navigated the challenges and transformations of the sport during his tenure.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
676 1961 237 513 92 26 20 251 32 188 231 0.262 0.331 0.366 0.696 -285.7

Career AVG .262 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .331 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .366 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.696 vs. league average 0.712 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
1916 WSN AL 39 92 8 21 5 1 0 9 2 8 18 0.228 .248 (-8%) .314 (-5%) .326 (-7%) .640 (-6%) -89.7
1917 WSN AL 76 176 15 50 5 0 0 18 7 14 18 0.284 .248 (+14%) .312 (+8%) .323 (-3%) .635 (+2%) 92.0
1918 WSN AL 4 4 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1919 WSN AL 111 347 35 94 19 4 2 43 4 25 39 0.271 .262 (+3%) .322 (+1%) .347 (+5%) .670 (+3%) 165.2
1920 WSN AL 131 428 51 105 18 3 3 44 6 37 52 0.245 .271 (-10%) .331 (-8%) .363 (-11%) .694 (-9%) -768.8
1921 WSN AL 121 387 62 120 19 8 7 57 4 45 44 0.310 .286 (+8%) .344 (+12%) .395 (+15%) .739 (+14%) 1134.0
1922 WSN AL 96 273 40 70 16 6 5 45 3 36 30 0.256 .285 (-10%) .345 (+2%) .397 (+4%) .743 (+3%) 181.0
1923 WSN AL 93 251 26 52 9 4 3 33 6 22 27 0.207 .282 (-27%) .344 (-20%) .390 (-20%) .734 (-20%) -999.4
1929 WSN AL 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1930 WSN AL 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 110 0 952 54 23 48
C 439 0 1547 454 53 49
OF 35 0 55 4 4 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1916 WS1 1B 16 0 140 4 4 4
1916 WS1 C 16 0 58 12 0 1
1917 WS1 1B 46 0 371 29 8 19
1917 WS1 C 5 0 3 1 1 0
1917 WS1 OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1919 WS1 1B 7 0 65 1 2 2
1919 WS1 C 60 0 276 68 11 7
1919 WS1 OF 33 0 53 4 4 1
1920 WS1 1B 7 0 65 2 3 1
1920 WS1 C 121 0 409 148 20 13
1920 WS1 OF 1 0 2 0 0 0
1921 WS1 C 115 0 408 110 12 14
1922 WS1 C 87 0 285 86 7 9
1923 WS1 1B 33 0 309 18 6 22
1923 WS1 C 35 0 108 29 2 5
1930 WS1 1B 1 0 2 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 440
First Base 111
Left Field 32
Center Field 3
Right Field 2