Paddy Greene, baseball player, 1902-1903

Paddy Greene

Born: 3/20/1875 in Providence, RI, USA

Died: 10/20/1934 in Providence, RI, USA

MLB Debut: 1902-09-10 | Final Game: 1903-07-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Patrick Joseph Greene

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Biography

Paddy Greene was a professional baseball player born in 1875, whose career spanned from 1902 to 1909. Primarily serving as a position player, Greene made a modest mark in the early 20th century, participating in a total of 24 games over his career. He recorded 15 hits and achieved a batting average of .185, though he did not hit any home runs and finished with one RBI. Greene also showcased his speed on the bases, contributing two stolen bases during his time in the Major Leagues. Greene played in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively dynamic style of play. Despite limited opportunities on the field, his participation in the game reflects the historical context of the time, when players were often faced with the challenges of a rapidly evolving sport. Although not a standout player statistically, Greene's involvement in baseball during its formative years adds to the rich tapestry of the sport's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
24 81 7 15 2 0 0 1 2 2 16 0.185 0.214 0.210 0.424 -411.2

Career AVG .185 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 29.9% below league average.

Career OBP .214 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 32.9% below league average.

Career SLG .210 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 39.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.424 vs. league average 0.664 across their career seasons — 36.1% 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
1902 PHI NL 19 65 6 11 1 0 0 1 2 2 12 0.169 .266 (-37%) .321 (-36%) .343 (-46%) .665 (-41%) -411.2
1903 NYY AL 4 13 1 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.308 — — — — 0.0
1903 DET AL 1 3 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
3B 22 0 26 50 7 2
SS 1 0 1 1 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1902 PHI 3B 19 0 22 40 6 2
1903 NYA 3B 2 0 1 10 0 0
1903 NYA SS 1 0 1 1 1 0
1903 DET 3B 1 0 3 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 22
Shortstop 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Manhattan College New York NY 1899, 1900
Villanova University Villanova PA 1902