Pat Osburn

Born: 5/4/1949 in Murray, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 1974-04-13 | Final Game: 1975-09-22

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Larry Patrick Osburn

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Biography

Pat Osburn, born in 1949, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during a brief career spanning from 1974 to 1975. He made an appearance in 12 Major League games, although he faced significant challenges at the plate, finishing his career without a hit, home run, or run batted in, resulting in a batting average of 0.0. Despite his limited opportunities in the big leagues, Osburn's journey reflects the fierce competition of the era, as players vied for positions on rosters during a time when the game was evolving rapidly. Osburn's tenure in Major League Baseball coincided with the mid-1970s, a period characterized by a growing emphasis on power hitting and athleticism. While he did not leave a statistical mark in terms of offensive production, his presence in the major leagues attests to the depth of talent and the rigorous selection process that players underwent to make it to the highest level of the sport. After his playing days, he remained a part of the baseball community, contributing to the rich tapestry of the game’s history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	12	1	0	0	0	20.7	30	15	4	13	5	6.53	0

Career ERA 6.53 vs. league average 3.67 across their career seasons — 78.0% worse than 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
1974	CIN	NL	0	0	6	0	0	0	0	9.0	11	8	4	4	8.00	3.63 (-121%)	0.0
1975	ATL	AL	0	1	6	1	0	0	0	11.7	19	7	9	1	5.40	3.71 (-46%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
12	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.697 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1974	CIN	NL	6	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1975	ATL	AL	6	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
P	12	1	3	6	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1974	CIN	P	6	0	1	3	0	0
1975	ML4	P	6	1	2	3	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	12

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
State College of Florida - Manatee-Sarasota	Bradenton	FL	1969
Florida State University	Tallahassee	FL	1970
Rollins College	Winter Park	FL	1968