Dave Patterson

Born: 7/25/1956 in Springfield, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1979-06-09 | Final Game: 1979-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: David Glenn Patterson

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Biography

Dave Patterson, born in 1956, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1979 to 2006. Though his time in Major League Baseball was brief, he made a notable impact during his tenure. Patterson recorded a win-loss record of 4-1 and finished his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.26. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he amassed a total of 34 strikeouts over the course of his career. Additionally, Patterson demonstrated effectiveness in closing games, securing 6 saves. Patterson's playing style was characterized by a competitive spirit and a determination to contribute to his team's success. He played during an era that saw the evolution of pitching strategies and the increasing specialization of roles within bullpens. While not a marquee name, Patterson's contributions to the teams he played for reflected the depth and talent found in the league during the late 1970s and early 1980s, a period marked by the transition from traditional pitching methods to the modern approach that emphasizes niche roles for pitchers. His legacy, though understated, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
4	1	36	0	0	0	6	53.0	62	31	5	22	34	5.26	0

Career ERA 5.26 vs. league average 4.00 across their career seasons — 31.5% 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
1979	LAD	NL	4	1	36	0	0	0	6	53.0	62	31	22	34	5.26	4.00 (-32%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
37	7	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.143	0.143	0.143	0.286	0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 46.2% below league average.

Career OBP .143 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 56.7% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 64.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.286 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 60.7% 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
1979	LAD	NL	37	7	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	36	0	6	5	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1979	LAN	P	36	0	6	5	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	36

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Cerritos College	Norwalk	CA	1976