Jarrod Patterson, baseball player, 2001-2003

Jarrod Patterson

Born: 9/7/1973 in Montgomery, AL, USA

Died: 3/11/2020 in Chilton County, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 2001-06-16 | Final Game: 2003-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Jarrod Zane Patterson

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Biography

Jarrod Patterson was a professional baseball player born in 1973, whose career spanned from June 16, 2001, to September 28, 2003. Primarily serving as a position player, Patterson made his mark in the Major Leagues during a period characterized by a transition in the game, as teams increasingly emphasized power hitting and offensive production. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in 26 games, showcasing his ability at the plate with 15 hits, including 2 home runs and 4 RBIs, while finishing with a batting average of .238. Though Patterson's time in the majors was limited, his contributions were emblematic of the challenges faced by players attempting to carve out a lasting legacy in a highly competitive environment. With no stolen bases to his name, he focused on solid contact hitting rather than speed on the basepaths. His career, while not extensive, allowed him to be part of the evolving narrative of early 2000s baseball, a time when the game was beginning to see shifts in player dynamics and strategies that would shape the future of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
26 63 9 15 1 1 2 4 0 3 10 0.238 0.294 0.381 0.675 0.0

Career AVG .238 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 9.8% below league average.

Career OBP .294 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 11.5% below league average.

Career SLG .381 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 10.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.675 vs. league average 0.757 across their career seasons — 10.8% 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
2001 DET AL 13 41 6 11 1 1 2 4 0 0 4 0.268 — — — — 0.0
2003 KCR AL 13 22 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 3 6 0.182 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 0 9 1 0 0
3B 17 12 9 15 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2001 DET 3B 13 12 9 15 2 0
2003 KCA 1B 2 0 9 1 0 0
2003 KCA 3B 4 0 0 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 2
Third Base 17
Designated Hitter 4

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Jefferson Davis Community College Brewton AL 1992, 1993