Pat Scanlon

Born: 3/25/1861 in Halifax, NS, CAN

Died: 7/17/1913 in Springfield, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-07-04 | Final Game: 1884-07-11

Bats: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Patrick J. Scanlon

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Biography

Pat Scanlon was a professional baseball player born in 1861, who made his mark in the brief span of his Major League career from July 4 to July 11, 1884. Playing as a position player, Scanlon participated in six games, where he demonstrated a commendable batting average of 0.292, showcasing his ability to make contact with the ball effectively. Although he did not record any home runs or RBIs during his limited time in the league, his seven hits highlighted his potential as a capable hitter during the early days of professional baseball. The period in which Scanlon played was characterized by the transition from the rough-and-tumble style of the 19th century to a more organized and strategic approach, as the game began to evolve rapidly. While his career was short-lived, Scanlon's contributions came during a formative time in baseball history, when the groundwork was being laid for the modern game. His brief stint in the Major Leagues serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball's past, even if their careers were not lengthy or filled with staggering statistics.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
6	24	2	7	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.292	0.292	0.333	0.625	0.0

Career AVG .292 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — +19.9% above league average.

Career OBP .292 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.625 vs. league average 0.606 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
1884	BSU	UA	6	24	2	7	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.292	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	6	0	6	2	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1884	BSU	OF	6	0	6	2	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	6