Ham Patterson, baseball player, 1909-1909

Ham Patterson

Born: 10/13/1877 in Belleville, IL, USA

Died: 11/25/1945 in Swansea, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1909-05-10 | Final Game: 1909-08-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Hamilton Patterson

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Biography

Ham Patterson was a professional baseball player born in 1877, who played in the early 20th century during a time when the game was evolving rapidly. His career spanned from May 10, 1909, to August 30, 1909, during which he participated in 18 games as a position player. Patterson recorded a total of 10 hits, with a batting average of .192, and contributed 5 runs batted in (RBIs) to his team's efforts. He also added a stolen base to his resume, showcasing his speed on the base paths, although he did not hit any home runs throughout his brief career. Patterson's time in Major League Baseball came during an era characterized by a focus on contact hitting and strategic base running, prior to the offensive explosion seen in later decades. Though his career statistics may not reflect the impact he aimed to have on the field, the experience he gained during this formative period in baseball history contributed to the rich tapestry of the sport as it transitioned into the modern era. His journey through the league, albeit short-lived, places him among the multitude of players who shaped the early days of America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
18 52 4 10 1 0 0 5 1 1 4 0.192 0.208 0.212 0.419 0.0

Career AVG .192 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 21.3% below league average.

Career OBP .208 vs. league average .306 across their career seasons — 32.3% below league average.

Career SLG .212 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 32.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.419 vs. league average 0.619 across their career seasons — 32.3% 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
1909 SLA AL 17 49 2 10 1 0 0 5 1 0 2 0.204 — — — — 0.0
1909 CHW AL 1 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 7 5 66 4 0 2
OF 6 6 10 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1909 SLA 1B 6 5 63 2 0 2
1909 SLA OF 6 6 10 0 0 0
1909 CHA 1B 1 0 3 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 7
Left Field 6