Bill Patton, baseball player, 1935-1935

Bill Patton

Born: 10/7/1912 in Cornwall, PA, USA

Died: 3/15/1986 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1935-06-29 | Final Game: 1935-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: George William Patton

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Biography

Bill Patton, born in 1912, was a professional baseball player who made his mark during the mid-1930s. He played as a position player in Major League Baseball, participating in a total of 9 games from June 29, 1935, to September 28, 1935. Although his career was brief, Patton showcased his skills at the plate, finishing with a batting average of 0.3. He recorded 3 hits, contributing 2 RBIs to his team's efforts during his tenure in the league. Patton's playing style reflected the transitional nature of baseball during the 1930s, a period characterized by a shift towards more power-driven offenses and the gradual integration of various playing styles. While he did not hit any home runs or steal bases, his contributions as a role player were part of a broader narrative of the era, where many athletes sought to establish their place in a rapidly evolving game. Despite the limited scope of his career, Bill Patton remains a part of baseball history, representing the foundational years of the sport's development in the United States.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
9 10 1 3 1 0 0 2 0 2 3 0.300 0.417 0.400 0.817 0.0

Career AVG .300 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — +7.2% above league average.

Career OBP .417 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — +21.6% above league average.

Career SLG .400 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.817 vs. league average 0.742 across their career seasons — +10.0% 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
1935 PHA AL 9 10 1 3 1 0 0 2 0 2 3 0.300 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 3 0 4 3 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1935 PHA C 3 0 4 3 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 3

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Temple University Philadelphia PA 1932, 1933, 1934, 1935