John Patterson (infielder)
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John Allen Patterson is a former Major League Baseball
second baseman who played from to for the San Francisco Giants
.
Prior to professional baseball, he attended Grand Canyon University
and Central Arizona College
. Patterson was originally drafted by the San Diego Padres
in the third round of the amateur draft; however, he chose not to sign. In , the Giants took him in the 23rd round, and that time, he did choose to sign.
Patterson began his professional career in with the Everett Giants. In 232 at-bats with them, he hit .250 with no home runs, 21 stolen bases and 26 RBI. After missing the 1989 season, Patterson collected 160 hits in 530 at-bats for a .302 batting average with the San Jose Giants
in . In 131 games, he hit four home runs, scored 91 runs, drove 66 runs in and stole 29 bases. In , playing for the Shreveport Captains, Patterson hit .295 in 464 at-bats over 117 games. He also hit four home runs, drove in 56 RBI and stole 41 bases.
Patterson made his big league debut on April 6, 1992 against the Los Angeles Dodgers
. He appeared in the game as a pinch runner for Robby Thompson
. In 32 games in the majors in 1992, he hit .184 with five stolen bases. He played in 93 games with the Phoenix Firebirds
that year as well, hitting .301 with 37 RBI and 22 stolen bases in 362 at-bats.
The following year, he appeared in 16 games for the Giants, collecting three hits in 16 at-bats for a .188 average. In 16 games with the Firebirds that year, he hit .235 in 68 at-bats.
He is best known for an unlikely home run he hit against the Atlanta Braves
on September 1, 1993 http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/ATL/ATL199309010.shtml in the heat of a pennant race between the Giants and Braves. Patterson had missed most of the season with a torn rotator cuff, and had only 68 at bats in Single A San Jose. He was called up to the Major League club on September 1 when roster sizes expand from 25 to 40 and later that day was asked to pinch hit in the 9th inning, his first Major League at bat of the season, with the game tied at 2. He hit his first Major League home run off Mark Wohlers
, who had not allowed a home run in exactly two years http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/eticket/story?page=93pennant. His home run gave the Giants the win and a 4.5 game lead over the Braves in the National League West. The pennant race would go down to the final day of the season with the Braves winning by 1 game.
In 1992, Patterson also has the dubious claim to fame of, while at bat during an exhibition game against the Anaheim Angels
, fouling a pitch into the Angels dugout and hitting Matt Keough
in the right temple nearly killing him and ending Keogh's playing career http://www.nytimes.com/1992/03/29/sports/sports-people-baseball-good-news-for-keough.html?src=pm.
Patterson appeared in 85 games for the Giants in 1994 95 games for them in 1995. He hit .238 and .205 and he stole 13 bases and three bases in those years, respectively. He played in his final big league game on September 26, 1995.
Overall, Patterson hit .215 in 564 big league at-bats. He stole 22 bases, scored 74 runs and drove in 52 runs.
He is now working in Real Estate in Scottsdale, Arizona
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/eticket/story?page=93pennant.
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
second baseman who played from to for the San Francisco Giants
San Francisco Giants
The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division....
.
Prior to professional baseball, he attended Grand Canyon University
Grand Canyon University
Grand Canyon University is a for-profit Christian university located in Phoenix, Arizona. It is owned by Grand Canyon Education . GCU was founded in 1949 as a non-profit liberal arts college. Grand Canyon Education, Inc. purchased Grand Canyon University in February 2004...
and Central Arizona College
Central Arizona College
Central Arizona College is a public community college located in Coolidge, Arizona. "CAC," as the school is commonly known, serves the population of Pinal County.The school's sports teams are called the Vaqueros and the colors are green and gold...
. Patterson was originally drafted by the San Diego Padres
San Diego Padres
The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego, California. They play in the National League Western Division. Founded in 1969, the Padres have won the National League Pennant twice, in 1984 and 1998, losing in the World Series both times...
in the third round of the amateur draft; however, he chose not to sign. In , the Giants took him in the 23rd round, and that time, he did choose to sign.
Patterson began his professional career in with the Everett Giants. In 232 at-bats with them, he hit .250 with no home runs, 21 stolen bases and 26 RBI. After missing the 1989 season, Patterson collected 160 hits in 530 at-bats for a .302 batting average with the San Jose Giants
San Jose Giants
The San Jose Giants are a minor league baseball team in San Jose, California, USA. They are a Class A - Advanced team in the Northern Division of the California League, and have been a farm team of the San Francisco Giants since 1988. Home games are played at San Jose Municipal Stadium...
in . In 131 games, he hit four home runs, scored 91 runs, drove 66 runs in and stole 29 bases. In , playing for the Shreveport Captains, Patterson hit .295 in 464 at-bats over 117 games. He also hit four home runs, drove in 56 RBI and stole 41 bases.
Patterson made his big league debut on April 6, 1992 against the Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming...
. He appeared in the game as a pinch runner for Robby Thompson
Robby Thompson
Robert Randall "Robby" Thompson is an American professional baseball coach and former college and professional player. He played his entire career in Major League Baseball as the second baseman for the San Francisco Giants from to . Thompson is the current bench coach for the Seattle Mariners...
. In 32 games in the majors in 1992, he hit .184 with five stolen bases. He played in 93 games with the Phoenix Firebirds
Phoenix Firebirds
The Phoenix Firebirds, formerly the Phoenix Giants, were a Minor League Baseball team that played in Phoenix, Arizona, USA from 1958-1959, and 1966 until 1997....
that year as well, hitting .301 with 37 RBI and 22 stolen bases in 362 at-bats.
The following year, he appeared in 16 games for the Giants, collecting three hits in 16 at-bats for a .188 average. In 16 games with the Firebirds that year, he hit .235 in 68 at-bats.
He is best known for an unlikely home run he hit against the Atlanta Braves
Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
on September 1, 1993 http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/ATL/ATL199309010.shtml in the heat of a pennant race between the Giants and Braves. Patterson had missed most of the season with a torn rotator cuff, and had only 68 at bats in Single A San Jose. He was called up to the Major League club on September 1 when roster sizes expand from 25 to 40 and later that day was asked to pinch hit in the 9th inning, his first Major League at bat of the season, with the game tied at 2. He hit his first Major League home run off Mark Wohlers
Mark Wohlers
Mark Edward Wohlers is a former right-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball best known for his years with the Atlanta Braves from to...
, who had not allowed a home run in exactly two years http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/eticket/story?page=93pennant. His home run gave the Giants the win and a 4.5 game lead over the Braves in the National League West. The pennant race would go down to the final day of the season with the Braves winning by 1 game.
In 1992, Patterson also has the dubious claim to fame of, while at bat during an exhibition game against the Anaheim Angels
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California, United States. The Angels are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The "Angels" name originates from the city in which the team started, Los Angeles...
, fouling a pitch into the Angels dugout and hitting Matt Keough
Matt Keough
Matthew Lon Keough Drafted by the Oakland A's out of Corona del Mar High School in 1973. Keough is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played from through for the Oakland Athletics , New York Yankees , St. Louis Cardinals , Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros...
in the right temple nearly killing him and ending Keogh's playing career http://www.nytimes.com/1992/03/29/sports/sports-people-baseball-good-news-for-keough.html?src=pm.
Patterson appeared in 85 games for the Giants in 1994 95 games for them in 1995. He hit .238 and .205 and he stole 13 bases and three bases in those years, respectively. He played in his final big league game on September 26, 1995.
Overall, Patterson hit .215 in 564 big league at-bats. He stole 22 bases, scored 74 runs and drove in 52 runs.
He is now working in Real Estate in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale is a city in the eastern part of Maricopa County, Arizona, United States, adjacent to Phoenix. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, as of 2010 the population of the city was 217,385...
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/eticket/story?page=93pennant.
External links
- http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/ATL/ATL199309010.shtml
- http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/eticket/story?page=93pennant
- http://articles.baltimoresun.com/1993-09-02/sports/1993245207_1_beck-john-patterson-patterson-hit