Pat Perry, baseball player, 1985-1990

Pat Perry

Born: 2/4/1959 in Taylorville, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1985-09-12 | Final Game: 1990-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: William Patrick Perry

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Biography

Pat Perry, born in 1959, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1985 to 1990. He made a name for himself in the major leagues with a solid performance on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 12-10 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.46. Over his time in the league, Perry recorded 131 strikeouts and secured 6 saves, showcasing his ability to both start games and come in as a reliable reliever. Perry played during a transitional period in baseball, as the game began to shift from the more traditional styles of the past to the more power-oriented approach that characterized the 1990s. His pitching style was marked by precision and control, which allowed him to navigate through tough lineups effectively. While he may not have been a superstar, Perry's contributions to his teams and his ability to hold opposing batters in check made him a valuable asset during his time in the league. His career serves as a reflection of the evolving nature of pitching in professional baseball during the late 20th century.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
12 10 182 0 0 0 6 263.0 215 101 23 99 131 3.46 0

Career ERA 3.46 vs. league average 3.91 across their career seasons — 11.6% better 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
1985 STL NL 1 0 6 0 0 0 0 12.3 3 0 3 6 0.00 3.89 (+100%) -
1986 STL NL 2 3 46 0 0 0 2 68.7 59 29 34 29 3.80 3.97 (+4%) -
1987 STL NL 4 2 45 0 0 0 1 65.7 54 32 21 33 4.39 4.29 (-2%) -
1987 CIN NL 1 0 12 0 0 0 1 15.3 6 0 4 6 0.00 4.29 (+100%) 471.8
1988 CIN NL 2 2 12 0 0 0 0 20.7 21 13 9 11 5.66 3.73 (-52%) -930.5
1988 CHC NL 2 2 35 0 0 0 1 38.0 40 14 7 24 3.32 3.73 (+11%) -
1989 CHC NL 0 1 19 0 0 0 1 35.7 23 7 16 20 1.77 3.71 (+52%) -
1990 LAD NL 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 6.7 9 6 5 2 8.10 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
182 27 2 4 0 0 1 2 0 0 7 0.148 0.148 0.259 0.407 0.0

Career AVG .148 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 42.4% below league average.

Career OBP .148 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 54.2% below league average.

Career SLG .259 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 33.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.407 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 42.9% 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
1985 STL NL 6 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1986 STL NL 46 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1987 STL NL 45 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1987 CIN NL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1988 CIN NL 12 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1988 CHC NL 35 1 1 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
1989 CHC NL 19 6 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1990 LAD NL 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 182 0 28 35 5 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1985 SLN P 6 0 0 1 0 0
1986 SLN P 46 0 10 11 1 4
1987 SLN P 45 0 9 10 1 2
1987 CIN P 12 0 3 2 0 0
1988 CIN P 12 0 0 3 0 0
1988 CHN P 35 0 4 4 0 0
1989 CHN P 19 0 2 3 1 0
1990 LAN P 7 0 0 1 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 182

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1990 LAN NL $150,000
1988 CIN NL $132,500
1987 SLN NL $80,000
1986 SLN NL $65,000
Total Career Earnings $427,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Lincoln Land Community College Springfield IL 1978