Pat Newnam

Born: 12/10/1880 in Hempstead, TX, USA

Died: 6/20/1938 in San Antonio, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1910-05-29 | Final Game: 1911-05-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Robert Albert Newnam

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Biography

Pat Newnam, born in 1880, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during the early 20th century. His career spanned from May 29, 1910, to May 13, 1911, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach in Major League Baseball. Newnam appeared in 123 games over his short career, where he accumulated 95 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 31 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively despite a batting average of .213. Known for his speed on the basepaths, Newnam recorded 20 stolen bases, illustrating his agility and base-running prowess during a time when such skills were highly valued. Though his career was brief, Newnam's participation in the game during its formative years contributed to the evolving landscape of baseball, as players began to emphasize both speed and power. His legacy remains a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
123	446	56	95	7	8	2	31	20	41	83	0.213	0.287	0.278	0.565	-1044.1

Career AVG .213 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 17.5% below league average.

Career OBP .287 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 12.4% below league average.

Career SLG .278 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 18.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.565 vs. league average 0.669 across their career seasons — 15.6% 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
1910	SLA	AL	103	384	45	83	3	8	2	26	16	29	68	0.216	.249 (-13%)	.317 (-14%)	.326 (-14%)	.644 (-14%)	-979.2
1911	SLA	AL	20	62	11	12	4	0	0	5	4	12	15	0.194	.266 (-27%)	.336 (+4%)	.356 (-28%)	.693 (-12%)	-64.9