John Patterson, baseball player, 2002-2007

John Patterson

Born: 1/30/1978 in Orange, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2002-07-20 | Final Game: 2007-05-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: John Hollis Patterson

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Biography

John Patterson, born in 1978, was a right-handed pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2002 until 2007. He began his career with the Montreal Expos and later played for the Washington Nationals after the franchise's relocation. Known for his strikeout capabilities and competitive spirit, Patterson finished his career with a record of 18-25 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.32. Over his tenure, he recorded 415 strikeouts and achieved one save, showcasing his ability to both start games and come out of the bullpen when necessary. Patterson's playing style was characterized by a powerful fastball and a sharp breaking ball, which helped him become a reliable option for his teams during the early 2000s. Despite struggles with injuries that limited his appearances, he made notable contributions to the Nationals during their formative years. His career unfolded during a transitional period for Major League Baseball, where teams were beginning to emphasize advanced metrics and player health management. Although his tenure was relatively short, Patterson's resilience and talent left a mark on the franchises he represented.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
18 25 88 78 2 1 1 454.3 435 218 60 179 415 4.32 0

Career ERA 4.32 vs. league average 4.41 across their career seasons — near 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
2002 AZ NL 2 0 7 5 0 0 0 30.7 27 11 7 31 3.23 4.28 (+25%) -
2003 AZ NL 1 4 16 8 0 0 1 55.0 61 37 30 43 6.05 4.40 (-38%) -
2004 WSN NL 4 7 19 19 0 0 0 98.3 100 55 46 99 5.03 4.46 (-13%) -
2005 WAS NL 9 7 31 31 2 1 0 198.3 172 69 65 185 3.13 4.29 (+27%) 4295.1
2006 WAS NL 1 2 8 8 0 0 0 40.7 36 20 9 42 4.43 4.53 (+2%) 1314.0
2007 WAS NL 1 5 7 7 0 0 0 31.3 39 26 22 15 7.47 4.47 (-67%) -1568.8

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
88 133 4 14 3 0 0 2 0 2 56 0.105 0.125 0.128 0.253 -661.8

Career AVG .105 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 60.4% below league average.

Career OBP .125 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 62.5% below league average.

Career SLG .128 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — 69.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.253 vs. league average 0.757 across their career seasons — 66.6% 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
2002 AZ NL 7 10 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.100 — — — — 0.0
2003 AZ NL 16 13 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 0.077 — — — — 0.0
2004 WSN NL 19 33 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 1 17 0.121 — — — — 0.0
2005 WAS NL 31 59 2 6 3 0 0 0 0 0 23 0.102 .264 (-62%) .330 (-65%) .418 (-64%) .749 (-64%) -661.8
2006 WAS NL 8 8 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0
2007 WAS NL 7 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 88 78 26 40 2 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2002 ARI P 7 5 1 5 0 0
2003 ARI P 16 8 3 2 0 0
2004 MON P 19 19 8 11 1 0
2005 WAS P 31 31 12 16 1 2
2006 WAS P 8 8 1 4 0 0
2007 WAS P 7 7 1 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 88

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2007 WAS NL $850,000
2006 WAS NL $450,000
2005 WAS NL $322,500
2004 MON NL $310,000
Total Career Earnings $1,932,500