Pat Putnam

Born: 12/3/1953 in Bethel, VT, USA

MLB Debut: 1977-09-02 | Final Game: 1984-09-20

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Patrick Edward Putnam

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Biography

Pat Putnam, born in 1953, was an accomplished American baseball player whose career spanned from 1977 to 1984. Primarily known for his role as a position player, Putnam made a significant impact in Major League Baseball over the course of 677 games. He recorded a total of 508 hits, including 63 home runs and 255 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .255. His speed on the bases was also notable, as he achieved 10 stolen bases during his time in the league. Putnam's professional journey began with a strong start, earning him the prestigious TSN Rookie Player of the Year award. Playing in an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensively charged seasons of the late 1970s and early 1980s, Putnam contributed to the evolving landscape of baseball. His blend of power and speed made him a valuable asset to his teams, and he remains a respected figure in the history of the game for his contributions during a pivotal time in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
677	1989	223	508	95	8	63	255	10	144	260	0.255	0.306	0.406	0.712	463.6

Career AVG .255 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .306 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 6.0% below league average.

Career SLG .406 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.712 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — near 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
1977	TEX	AL	11	26	3	8	4	0	0	3	0	1	4	0.308	—	—	—	—	0.0
1978	TEX	AL	20	46	4	7	1	0	1	2	0	2	5	0.152	—	—	—	—	0.0
1979	TEX	AL	139	426	57	118	19	2	18	64	1	23	50	0.277	.265 (+4%)	.329 (-3%)	.397 (+15%)	.727 (+7%)	445.1
1980	TEX	AL	147	410	42	108	16	2	13	55	0	36	49	0.263	.264 (avg)	.326 (-2%)	.387 (+5%)	.714 (+2%)	91.5
1981	TEX	AL	95	297	33	79	17	2	8	35	4	17	38	0.266	.255 (+4%)	.320 (-5%)	.368 (+13%)	.688 (+5%)	145.7
1982	TEX	AL	43	122	14	28	8	0	2	9	0	10	18	0.230	.261 (-12%)	.324 (-9%)	.388 (-11%)	.712 (-11%)	-216.5
1983	SEA	AL	144	469	58	126	23	2	19	67	2	39	57	0.269	.260 (+3%)	.324 (avg)	.389 (+15%)	.714 (+8%)	687.6
1984	SEA	AL	64	155	11	31	6	0	2	16	3	12	27	0.200	.259 (-23%)	.322 (-21%)	.384 (-28%)	.707 (-25%)	-689.9
1984	MIN	AL	14	38	1	3	1	0	0	4	0	4	12	0.079	—	—	—	—	-689.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	508	425	4014	323	31	379
3B	2	0	0	0	0	0
OF	17	11	18	0	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1977	TEX	1B	7	4	35	1	0	3
1978	TEX	1B	4	1	15	1	0	1
1979	TEX	1B	96	89	832	62	5	65
1980	TEX	1B	137	102	979	80	9	107
1980	TEX	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1981	TEX	1B	94	76	769	64	6	65
1981	TEX	OF	3	2	2	0	1	0
1982	TEX	1B	39	31	285	24	3	26
1982	TEX	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1982	TEX	OF	1	0	2	0	0	0
1983	SEA	1B	125	116	1067	85	7	105
1984	SEA	1B	6	6	32	6	1	7
1984	SEA	OF	13	9	14	0	0	0