Patricio Scantlebury, baseball player, 1956-1956

Patricio Scantlebury

Born: 11/11/1917 in Gatun, Colón, Panama

Died: 5/24/1991 in Glen Ridge, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1956-04-19 | Final Game: 1956-08-03

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Patricio Athelstan Scantlebury

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Biography

Pat Scantlebury, born in 1917, had a brief but notable career in professional baseball as a position player. He played in the major leagues during the 1956 season, where he appeared in 8 games. Despite his limited opportunities, Scantlebury's journey to the big leagues is a testament to the determination and aspirations of many players of his era, reflecting the competitive nature of the game during the mid-20th century. During his time in the majors, Scantlebury faced the challenges of breaking into a league that was rapidly evolving, with the integration of baseball and the emergence of new playing styles. Unfortunately, his offensive statistics remained unremarkable, as he finished his career without any hits, home runs, RBIs, or stolen bases, resulting in a batting average of 0.0. While his time in the spotlight was fleeting, Pat Scantlebury's story contributes to the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting the countless players who aspired to make their mark in America's pastime.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
27 20 74 40 24 2 4 386.7 424 165 19 100 191 3.84 0

Career ERA 3.84 vs. league average 3.81 across their career seasons — near 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
1944 NYC NN2 2 4 9 5 3 0 0 45.0 54 22 13 18 4.40 3.57 (-23%) 614.4
1945 NYC NN2 4 1 11 3 2 0 1 49.7 54 16 6 27 2.90 3.67 (+21%) 2025.8
1946 NYC NN2 7 4 17 9 5 0 2 78.7 90 42 33 38 4.81 3.59 (-34%) 941.3
1947 NYC NN2 7 5 15 8 5 1 1 77.7 76 31 23 35 3.59 3.97 (+10%) 561.1
1948 NYC NN2 7 5 16 13 9 1 0 116.7 126 40 20 63 3.09 4.10 (+25%) 3668.7
1956 CIN NL 0 1 6 2 0 0 0 19.0 24 14 5 10 6.63 3.96 (-67%) -745.4

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
121 202 28 61 8 7 1 21 1 16 3 0.302 0.353 0.426 0.779 185.8

Career AVG .302 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +15.9% above league average.

Career OBP .353 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — +6.4% above league average.

Career SLG .426 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — +15.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.779 vs. league average 0.702 across their career seasons — +11.0% 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
1944 NYC NN2 21 31 3 6 1 0 1 2 0 2 0 0.194 — — — — 0.0
1945 NYC NN2 12 21 4 10 2 2 0 3 0 3 0 0.476 — — — — 0.0
1946 NYC NN2 32 45 7 13 1 0 0 4 1 2 0 0.289 — — — — 0.0
1947 NYC NN2 22 41 7 12 2 2 0 3 0 2 1 0.293 — — — — 0.0
1948 NYC NN2 26 61 7 20 2 3 0 9 0 7 0 0.328 .263 (+24%) .340 (+17%) .379 (+21%) .719 (+19%) 185.8
1956 CIN NL 8 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 8 1 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 0.500

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1947 NWS NYC 3 8 1 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 0.500

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1 0 2 0 0 12.0 9 2 4 6 1.50

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1947 NWS NYC 1 0 2 0 0 12.0 9 2 4 6 1.50

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 5 3 6 1 0 1
P 74 40 14 102 7 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1944 NYC OF 2 1 0 0 0 0
1944 NYC P 9 5 1 11 0 1
1945 NYC P 11 3 2 18 1 1
1946 NYC P 17 9 3 26 1 1
1947 NYC P 15 8 2 18 3 0
1948 NYC OF 3 2 6 1 0 1
1948 NYC P 16 13 5 26 2 2
1956 CIN P 6 2 1 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 74
Right Field 5