Hank Patterson, baseball player, 1932-1932

Hank Patterson

Born: 7/17/1907 in San Francisco, CA, USA

Died: 9/30/1970 in Panorama City, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1932-09-05 | Final Game: 1932-09-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Henry Joseph Patterson

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Biography

Hank Patterson was a professional baseball player born in 1907, who made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball during the 1932 season. His career spanned a single day on September 5, 1932, when he played in one game as a position player. Despite his limited opportunity at the highest level of the sport, Patterson's involvement in MLB reflects the era's competitive nature, where many players had to navigate a challenging landscape to secure their place in the league. In his lone game, Patterson did not record any hits, runs, or RBIs, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. While his statistical contributions were minimal, his presence in the major leagues is a testament to the many players who aspired to showcase their talents during the early 20th century—a time marked by the tail end of the deadball era. Although Patterson's time in professional baseball was fleeting, he remains a part of the rich tapestry of the sport's history, embodying the dreams and struggles of countless athletes of his time.

Career Batting Statistics

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

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.727 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
1932 BOS AL 1 1 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
C 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1932 BOS C 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
St. Mary's College St. Mary's KS 1930