John Patterson

Born: 2/11/1967 in Key West, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1992-04-06 | Final Game: 1995-09-26

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: John Allen Patterson

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Biography

John Patterson, born in 1967, was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 1992 to 2004. Primarily serving as a position player, Patterson played in a total of 228 games across his tenure in Major League Baseball. Over the course of his career, he recorded 121 hits, with a batting average of .215. He contributed to his teams with 5 home runs and 52 runs batted in, while also showcasing his speed on the bases with 22 stolen bases. Patterson's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by a shift towards offensive power and athleticism. While he may not have been among the most celebrated stars of his era, his contributions were significant to the teams he played for, exemplifying the role of a versatile player capable of impacting games in various ways. His legacy reflects the diverse skill sets that were increasingly valued in the game during the 1990s and early 2000s, marking him as a noteworthy participant in the evolving landscape of Major League Baseball.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
40.0	35.0	6.0	7.0	2.0	0	1.0	0	4.0	1.0	7.0	0.200	0.300	0.343	0.643

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1903	28.0	25.0	2.0	3.0	1.0	0	0	0	3.0	1.0	2.0	0.120	0.214	0.160	0.374
1904	12.0	10.0	4.0	4.0	1.0	0	1.0	0	1.0	0	5.0	0.400	0.500	0.800	1.300

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
228	564	74	121	16	5	5	52	22	35	113	0.215	0.289	0.287	0.576	-2232.8

Career AVG .215 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 18.7% below league average.

Career OBP .289 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 13.1% below league average.

Career SLG .287 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — 29.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.576 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — 21.8% 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
1992	SFG	NL	32	103	10	19	1	1	0	4	5	5	24	0.184	.255 (-28%)	.322 (-29%)	.377 (-43%)	.699 (-37%)	-615.2
1993	SFG	NL	16	16	1	3	0	0	1	2	0	0	5	0.188	—	—	—	—	0.0
1994	SFG	NL	85	240	36	57	10	1	3	32	13	16	43	0.237	.269 (-12%)	.338 (-7%)	.424 (-23%)	.763 (-16%)	-682.1
1995	SFG	NL	95	205	27	42	5	3	1	14	4	14	41	0.205	.266 (-23%)	.337 (-13%)	.417 (-35%)	.755 (-25%)	-935.5