Pat Lennon, baseball player, 1991-1999

Pat Lennon

Born: 4/27/1968 in Whiteville, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1991-09-15 | Final Game: 1999-06-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Patrick Orlando Lennon

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Biography

Pat Lennon, born in 1968, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1991 until his retirement in 1999. Primarily serving as a position player, Lennon appeared in a total of 91 games throughout his career, showcasing his versatility and dedication to the sport. He recorded 50 hits, with a batting average of .265, demonstrating a solid performance at the plate during his time in the majors. Despite a modest power output that included 2 home runs and 22 RBIs, Lennon contributed to his teams with his reliable contact hitting and keen understanding of the game. Lennon's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball history, characterized by a growing emphasis on offensive production and the evolution of player training and preparation. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the hard work and determination that defined many players of his era. Lennon retired on June 1, 1999, leaving behind a legacy as a dedicated competitor who embraced the challenges of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
91 189 25 50 14 1 2 22 0 27 59 0.265 0.359 0.381 0.740 59.7

Career AVG .265 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .359 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — +7.5% above league average.

Career SLG .381 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — 7.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.740 vs. league average 0.746 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
1991 SEA AL 9 8 2 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 1 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1992 SEA AL 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1996 KCR AL 14 30 5 7 3 0 0 1 0 7 10 0.233 — — — — 0.0
1997 OAK AL 56 116 14 34 6 1 1 14 0 15 35 0.293 .266 (+10%) .336 (+11%) .419 (-7%) .756 (+1%) 59.7
1998 TOR AL 2 4 1 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1999 TOR AL 9 29 3 6 2 0 1 6 0 2 12 0.207 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 5 0 0 1
OF 58 41 101 1 4 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1991 SEA OF 1 0 2 0 0 0
1992 SEA 1B 1 0 5 0 0 1
1996 KCA OF 11 8 18 0 1 0
1997 OAK OF 36 24 55 0 3 0
1998 TOR OF 2 1 3 0 0 0
1999 TOR OF 8 8 23 1 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1
Left Field 40
Center Field 1
Right Field 18
Designated Hitter 23

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1997 OAK AL $150,000
1996 KCA AL $120,000
1992 SEA AL $109,000
1990 SEA AL $100,000
Total Career Earnings $479,000