Pat Jarvis

Born: 3/18/1941 in Carlyle, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1966-08-04 | Final Game: 1973-09-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Robert Patrick Jarvis

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Biography

Pat Jarvis, born in 1941, was a talented pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1966 until his retirement in 1973. Over the course of his career, he played for the Atlanta Braves and the Montreal Expos, establishing himself as a reliable arm in the rotation. Jarvis finished his career with an 85-73 record and a 3.58 earned run average, signaling his effectiveness on the mound during a competitive era of baseball. He recorded a total of 755 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats and contribute to his team's success. Jarvis's playing style was characterized by a solid mix of control and durability, which allowed him to be a dependable pitcher for his teams. Although he recorded only 3 saves in his career, his impact was felt more prominently as a starter. Throughout his tenure in the league, Jarvis navigated the challenges of the late 1960s and early 1970s, a period marked by significant changes in the game, including the introduction of expansion teams and shifts in pitching strategies. His contributions to the game, along with his accomplishments on the mound, have earned him a place in the history of baseball as a skilled and respected pitcher.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
85	73	249	169	42	8	3	1284.0	1180	511	106	380	755	3.58	0

Career ERA 3.58 vs. league average 3.49 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1966	ATL	NL	6	2	10	9	3	1	0	62.3	46	16	12	41	2.31	3.52 (+34%)	2284.2
1967	ATL	NL	15	10	32	30	7	1	0	194.0	195	79	62	118	3.66	3.30 (-11%)	-226.3
1968	ATL	NL	16	12	34	34	14	1	0	256.0	202	74	50	157	2.60	2.98 (+13%)	3047.9
1969	ATL	NL	13	11	37	33	4	1	0	217.3	204	107	73	123	4.43	3.61 (-23%)	-1593.5
1970	ATL	NL	16	16	36	34	11	1	0	254.0	240	102	72	173	3.61	3.89 (+7%)	4573.6
1971	ATL	NL	6	14	35	23	3	3	1	162.3	162	74	51	68	4.10	3.47 (-18%)	-1777.8
1972	ATL	NL	11	7	37	6	0	0	2	98.7	94	45	44	56	4.10	3.26 (-26%)	-654.4
1973	WSN	NL	2	1	28	0	0	0	0	39.3	37	14	16	19	3.20	3.75 (+14%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
249	405	20	49	6	0	0	20	0	15	163	0.121	0.152	0.136	0.288	-2692.3

Career AVG .121 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 51.2% below league average.

Career OBP .152 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 51.7% below league average.

Career SLG .136 vs. league average .366 across their career seasons — 62.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.288 vs. league average 0.681 across their career seasons — 57.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1966	ATL	NL	10	22	1	0	0	1	1	14	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1967	ATL	NL	32	71	2	6	0	4	3	32	0.085	.242 (-65%)	.306 (-60%)	.357 (-76%)	.663 (-69%)	-759.0
1968	ATL	NL	34	85	4	12	2	5	4	36	0.141	.236 (-40%)	.298 (-40%)	.340 (-52%)	.638 (-46%)	-592.4
1969	ATL	NL	37	71	3	8	0	4	2	28	0.113	.248 (-55%)	.320 (-58%)	.369 (-69%)	.689 (-64%)	-754.6
1970	ATL	NL	36	82	6	15	2	2	2	28	0.183	.253 (-28%)	.325 (-38%)	.385 (-46%)	.711 (-42%)	-586.2
1971	ATL	NL	35	47	2	5	0	3	2	12	0.106	—	—	—	—	0.0
1972	ATL	NL	37	24	2	3	2	1	1	10	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
1973	WSN	NL	28	3	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0