Corey Patterson, baseball player, 118 home runs, 2000-2011

Corey Patterson

Born: 8/13/1979 in Atlanta, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 2000-09-18 | Final Game: 2011-09-27

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

Full name: Donald Corey Patterson

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Biography

Corey Patterson was a dynamic position player whose career spanned from 2000 to 2011, primarily in Major League Baseball. Born in 1979, Patterson made his debut with the Chicago Cubs, where he quickly established himself as a promising talent. Over the course of 1,230 games, he accumulated 1,050 hits, including 118 home runs and 431 RBIs, showcasing his ability to contribute both in terms of power and run production. With a career batting average of .252, Patterson's offensive contributions were complemented by his notable speed on the bases, as he successfully stole 218 bases throughout his career. Patterson's playing style was characterized by his combination of power and speed, making him a versatile asset in the outfield. He played during a period marked by significant changes in the game, including the rise of advanced analytics and an emphasis on power hitting. His ability to adapt to these shifts was evident as he transitioned through various teams, including stints with the Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, and Atlanta Braves, among others. While Patterson may not have achieved superstardom, he left a lasting impact as a reliable player who contributed to every team he was a part of, earning respect for his work ethic and dedication to the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1230 4171 571 1050 197 34 118 431 218 206 933 0.252 0.290 0.400 0.691 -7198.6

Career AVG .252 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .290 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 12.7% below league average.

Career SLG .400 vs. league average .420 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.691 vs. league average 0.753 across their career seasons — 8.2% 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
2000 CHC NL 11 42 9 7 1 0 2 2 1 3 14 0.167 — — — — 0.0
2001 CHC NL 59 131 26 29 3 0 4 14 4 6 33 0.221 .263 (-16%) .332 (-20%) .426 (-21%) .758 (-21%) -529.2
2002 CHC NL 153 592 71 150 30 5 14 54 18 19 142 0.253 .261 (-3%) .331 (-14%) .416 (-6%) .747 (-10%) -1399.1
2003 CHC NL 83 329 49 98 17 7 13 55 16 15 77 0.298 .264 (+13%) .332 (-1%) .422 (+21%) .754 (+11%) 556.0
2004 CHC NL 157 631 91 168 33 6 24 72 32 45 168 0.266 .266 (avg) .335 (-5%) .427 (+6%) .762 (+1%) 40.7
2005 CHC NL 126 451 47 97 15 3 13 34 15 23 118 0.215 .264 (-19%) .330 (-23%) .418 (-17%) .749 (-20%) -1880.0
2006 BAL AL 135 463 75 128 19 5 16 53 45 21 94 0.276 .269 (+3%) .336 (-7%) .431 (+3%) .768 (-1%) -226.0
2007 BAL AL 132 461 65 124 26 2 8 45 37 21 65 0.269 .268 (avg) .335 (-9%) .422 (-9%) .758 (-9%) -943.8
2008 CIN NL 135 366 46 75 17 2 10 34 14 16 57 0.205 .263 (-22%) .333 (-29%) .416 (-17%) .749 (-22%) -1834.7
2009 WAS NL 5 15 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 6 0.133 — — — — 0.0
2009 MIL NL 11 14 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0.071 — — — — 0.0
2010 BAL AL 90 308 43 83 16 1 8 32 21 20 75 0.269 .257 (+5%) .325 (-3%) .402 (+1%) .728 (-1%) -91.0
2011 TOR AL 89 317 44 80 16 3 6 33 13 15 65 0.252 .255 (-1%) .320 (-11%) .399 (-5%) .719 (-8%) -522.5
2011 STL NL 44 51 5 8 4 0 0 3 0 2 12 0.157 .255 (-39%) .320 (-41%) .399 (-41%) .719 (-41%) -522.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1149 980 2333 48 32 17

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2000 CHN OF 11 9 26 0 1 0
2001 CHN OF 54 26 82 0 2 0
2002 CHN OF 147 136 303 5 3 1
2003 CHN OF 82 79 152 3 4 1
2004 CHN OF 157 152 324 8 1 5
2005 CHN OF 122 111 239 6 5 2
2006 BAL OF 134 122 345 7 4 4
2007 BAL OF 132 118 281 8 3 1
2008 CIN OF 124 82 242 3 3 1
2009 WAS OF 4 3 6 0 0 0
2009 MIL OF 4 2 6 0 0 0
2010 BAL OF 64 60 138 4 5 1
2011 TOR OF 84 74 162 3 0 0
2011 SLN OF 30 6 27 1 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 125
Center Field 1010
Right Field 29
Designated Hitter 21

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2011 TOR AL $900,000
2008 CIN NL $3,000,000
2007 BAL AL $4,300,000
2006 BAL AL $2,800,000
2005 CHN NL $2,800,000
2004 CHN NL $480,000
2003 CHN NL $365,000
2002 CHN NL $227,500
Total Career Earnings $14,872,500