John Patterson

Born: 3/2/1872 in Omaha, NE, USA

Died: 8/23/1940 in Battle Creek, MI, USA

Throws: R

Full name: John W. Patterson

📊 Compare This Player 📈 View Career Timeline

Biography

John Patterson, born in 1872, is an active position player known for his dynamic presence on the field. Over the course of his career, he has appeared in 76 games, showcasing his consistent hitting ability with 76 hits and a solid batting average of .272. Patterson has contributed to his team's offense with 34 RBIs and 2 home runs, demonstrating power alongside his contact skills. Notably, he has also displayed remarkable speed on the bases, amassing 22 stolen bases, which highlights his ability to impact games not just with his bat but also with his agility. Patterson's career unfolds in a modern era of baseball where athleticism and versatility are paramount. His combination of hitting prowess and base-running acumen underscores the evolving nature of the game, where players are increasingly expected to contribute in multiple facets. As he continues to play, Patterson remains an integral part of his team's strategy and a player to watch as he seeks to further enhance his legacy in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
76	279	44	76	12	3	2	34	22	31	0	0.272	0.349	0.358	0.708	-30.3

Career AVG .272 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .349 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — +8.7% above league average.

Career SLG .358 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.708 vs. league average 0.665 across their career seasons — +6.5% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1894	CBG	IND	1	4	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1897	PFG	IND	1	3	2	1	0	0	0	1	0	2	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1899	CCG	IND	4	18	2	7	1	0	0	2	0	0	0.389	—	—	—	—	0.0
1900	CCG	IND	4	17	3	8	2	0	0	4	0	0	0.471	—	—	—	—	0.0
1901	CCG	IND	1	4	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1903	PG	EAS	7	25	2	3	1	0	0	0	3	3	0.120	—	—	—	—	0.0
1904	CXG	IND	8	30	5	8	1	0	2	5	7	4	0.267	—	—	—	—	0.0
1905	CXG	EAS	6	22	6	9	1	1	0	2	3	3	0.409	—	—	—	—	0.0
1906	QG	EAS	12	39	7	9	1	1	0	4	3	7	0.231	—	—	—	—	0.0
1906	BRG	EAS	10	41	7	12	2	0	0	8	4	3	0.293	—	—	—	—	0.0
1907	BRG	NAC	21	72	7	16	3	1	0	7	2	8	0.222	.245 (-9%)	.304 (-1%)	.308 (-6%)	.613 (-4%)	-30.3
1908	PG	NAC	1	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	5	5	45	2	1	5
2B	9	9	27	17	1	1
3B	1	1	1	0	0	0
OF	60	60	103	8	12	2
SS	1	0	3	5	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1894	CBG	OF	1	1	3	0	0	0
1897	PFG	3B	1	1	1	0	0	0
1899	CCG	OF	4	4	4	0	0	0
1900	CCG	OF	4	4	5	1	0	0
1901	CCG	OF	1	1	2	0	0	0
1903	PG	OF	7	7	19	1	1	0
1904	CXG	2B	8	8	26	14	1	0
1905	CXG	2B	1	1	1	3	0	1
1905	CXG	OF	5	5	10	0	0	0
1906	QG	OF	11	11	15	3	3	1
1906	QG	SS	1	0	3	5	0	1
1906	BRG	1B	5	5	45	2	1	5
1906	BRG	OF	5	5	8	1	4	1
1907	BRG	OF	21	21	35	2	3	0
1908	PG	OF	1	1	2	0	1	0