Reggie Patterson, baseball player, 1981-1985

Reggie Patterson

Born: 11/7/1958 in Birmingham, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1981-08-13 | Final Game: 1985-10-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Reginald Allen Patterson

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Biography

Reggie Patterson, born in 1958, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1981 to 1985. Known for his competitive spirit and determination on the mound, Patterson played during a transitional period in Major League Baseball characterized by the rise of power hitting and the evolution of pitching strategies. He concluded his career with a record of 4-4 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.2, showcasing his resilience and ability to compete at the highest level despite the challenges of his era. Throughout his career, Patterson recorded a total of 34 strikeouts, demonstrating his capacity to retire batters effectively, although he did not register any saves. His time in the league reflected the dynamics of the early 1980s, a time when the game was beginning to embrace a blend of traditional and modern playing styles. While Patterson's tenure in Major League Baseball may not have been marked by overwhelming statistics, his contributions to the teams he played for and his presence on the mound during a pivotal time in baseball history remain noteworthy.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
4 4 22 9 1 0 0 71.0 77 41 7 24 34 5.20 0

Career ERA 5.20 vs. league average 3.81 across their career seasons — 36.4% worse than 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
1981 CHW AL 0 1 6 1 0 0 0 7.3 14 11 6 2 13.50 — -
1983 CHC NL 1 2 5 2 0 0 0 18.7 17 10 6 10 4.82 3.87 (-24%) -
1984 CHC NL 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 6.0 10 7 2 5 10.50 — -
1985 CHC NL 3 0 8 5 1 0 0 39.0 36 13 10 17 3.00 3.89 (+23%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
22 18 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 0.056 0.105 0.056 0.161 0.0

Career AVG .056 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 78.5% below league average.

Career OBP .105 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 67.4% below league average.

Career SLG .056 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 85.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.161 vs. league average 0.708 across their career seasons — 77.3% 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
1981 CHW AL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1983 CHC NL 5 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1984 CHC NL 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1985 CHC NL 8 10 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.100 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 22 9 8 9 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1981 CHA P 6 1 0 3 0 0
1983 CHN P 5 2 3 1 0 1
1984 CHN P 3 1 1 1 0 0
1985 CHN P 8 5 4 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 22