Bob Patrick

Born: 10/27/1917 in Fort Smith, AR, USA

Died: 10/6/1999 in Fort Smith, AR, USA

MLB Debut: 1941-09-20 | Final Game: 1942-04-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Robert Lee Patrick

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Biography

Bob Patrick was a professional baseball player born in 1917 who played in the Major Leagues during the early 1940s. His career spanned from 1941 to 1942, during a tumultuous time in American history as the nation was engulfed in World War II. Although his time in the big leagues was brief, appearing in only 9 games, Patrick made a notable impact with his performance at the plate. He finished his career with a batting average of .267, recording 4 hits, including 1 home run and 3 RBIs. As a position player, Patrick showcased his skills in a competitive era that saw the rise of new talents following the integration of baseball. His contributions, though limited in scope, exemplified the dedication and tenacity of players who participated in the sport during wartime. Patrick's brief but memorable stint in Major League Baseball remains a testament to the rich history of the game and the myriad of players who have donned a uniform, even if only for a short time.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
9	15	3	4	1	0	1	3	0	1	1	0.267	0.312	0.533	0.846	0.0

Career AVG .267 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .312 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .533 vs. league average .361 across their career seasons — +47.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.846 vs. league average 0.689 across their career seasons — +22.7% above 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
1941	DET	AL	5	7	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0
1942	DET	AL	4	8	1	2	1	0	1	3	0	1	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	6	0	8	0	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1941	DET	OF	3	0	3	0	1	0
1942	DET	OF	3	0	5	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	3
Right Field	3