Mike Patterson, baseball player, 1981-1982

Mike Patterson

Born: 1/26/1958 in Santa Monica, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1981-04-15 | Final Game: 1982-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Michael Lee Patterson

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Biography

Mike Patterson was a professional baseball player born in 1958, who played in the Major Leagues from 1981 to 1982. As a position player, he made a brief yet notable impact during his time in the league, appearing in 27 games. Patterson demonstrated a solid batting ability, finishing his career with a batting average of .271. He recorded 13 hits, including one home run, and drove in two runs, showcasing his potential as a contributor at the plate. Additionally, he added to his versatility on the field by successfully stealing one base. Though his career was relatively short, Patterson's performance during this era of baseball, which was characterized by a transition in playing styles and strategies, reflected the evolving nature of the game. His contributions, albeit modest in statistical terms, added to the rich tapestry of players who have graced the diamond, illustrating the various paths athletes have taken in their pursuit of success in Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
27 48 9 13 2 3 1 2 1 4 11 0.271 0.327 0.500 0.827 0.0

Career AVG .271 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .327 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — +31.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.827 vs. league average 0.703 across their career seasons — +17.6% above 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
1981 OAK AL 12 23 4 8 1 1 0 1 0 2 5 0.348 — — — — 0.0
1981 NYY AL 4 9 2 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0.222 — — — — 0.0
1982 NYY AL 11 16 3 3 1 0 1 1 1 2 6 0.188 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 18 6 18 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1981 OAK OF 5 3 7 0 0 0
1981 NYA OF 4 1 6 0 0 0
1982 NYA OF 9 2 5 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 7
Center Field 7
Right Field 4
Designated Hitter 3