Ken Patterson, baseball player, 1988-1994

Ken Patterson

Born: 7/8/1964 in Costa Mesa, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1988-07-08 | Final Game: 1994-04-24

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Kenneth Brian Patterson

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Biography

Ken Patterson, born in 1964, was a professional baseball pitcher known for his contributions to Major League Baseball from 1988 to 1994. Over the course of his career, Patterson compiled a record of 14-8 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 3.88. He struck out 183 batters and recorded 5 saves, showcasing his ability not only as a starter but also as a reliable option in the bullpen. Patterson played during a transformative time in baseball, navigating the late 1980s and early 1990s, an era characterized by a shift in offensive power and pitching strategies. His versatility on the mound allowed him to adapt to the evolving game, and he was known for his competitive spirit and determination. While his career may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, Patterson’s contributions to the teams he played for remain a testament to his skill and dedication to the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
14 8 224 4 0 0 5 317.7 290 137 38 166 183 3.88 0

Career ERA 3.88 vs. league average 3.93 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
1988 CHW AL 0 2 9 2 0 0 1 20.7 25 11 7 8 4.79 3.73 (-28%) -
1989 CHW AL 6 1 50 1 0 0 0 65.7 64 33 28 43 4.52 3.71 (-22%) -
1990 CHW AL 2 1 43 0 0 0 2 66.3 58 25 34 40 3.39 3.86 (+12%) -
1991 CHW AL 3 0 43 0 0 0 1 63.7 48 20 35 32 2.83 3.91 (+28%) -
1992 CHC NL 2 3 32 1 0 0 0 41.7 41 18 27 23 3.89 3.75 (-4%) -
1993 LAA AL 1 1 46 0 0 0 1 59.0 54 30 35 36 4.58 4.19 (-9%) -
1994 LAA AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.7 0 0 0 1 0.00 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
224 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.714 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
1988 CHW AL 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1989 CHW AL 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1990 CHW AL 43 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1991 CHW AL 43 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1992 CHC NL 32 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1993 LAA AL 46 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1994 LAA AL 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
P 224 4 12 38 6 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1988 CHA P 9 2 1 2 0 0
1989 CHA P 50 1 3 4 0 1
1990 CHA P 43 0 2 12 1 0
1991 CHA P 43 0 1 6 3 1
1992 CHN P 32 1 4 6 1 0
1993 CAL P 46 0 1 8 1 0
1994 CAL P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 224

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1992 CHN NL $640,000
1991 CHA AL $160,000
1990 CHA AL $125,000
1989 CHA AL $72,000
Total Career Earnings $997,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Baylor University Waco TX 1984, 1985
McLennan Community College Waco TX 1983