Pat Rooney, baseball player, 1981-1981

Pat Rooney

Born: 11/28/1957 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1981-09-09 | Final Game: 1981-10-04

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

Full name: Patrick Eugene Rooney

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Biography

Pat Rooney, born in 1957, was a professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues for a brief stint during the early 1980s. He made his debut on September 9, 1981, and concluded his career shortly thereafter, with his final game occurring on October 4, 1981. Primarily serving as a position player, Rooney's professional career was characterized by a minimal presence in terms of statistical contributions, as he appeared in just 4 games without recording any hits, home runs, runs batted in, or stolen bases. His batting average stood at 0.0, marking a challenging tenure in the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball. Despite his limited impact on the field, Rooney's time in the majors coincided with a transformative era in baseball, where the game was beginning to see shifts in player dynamics and team strategies following the expansion of the league. While he may not have left a lasting statistical legacy, Rooney's experience in professional baseball serves as a reminder of the numerous athletes who strive to reach the pinnacle of the sport, even if only for a fleeting moment. His journey reflects the dedication and effort required to compete at the highest levels of baseball, underscoring the vast and varied narratives that define the history of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
4 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.689 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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 WSN NL 4 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 2 0 1 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1981 MON OF 2 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Right Field 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Eastern Illinois University Charleston IL 1976, 1977, 1978