Freddie Joseph Patek (/ ˈ p ɑː t ɛ k /; born October 9, 1944), nicknamed "the Flea" or "the Cricket", is an American former professional baseball shortstop who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Kansas City Royals and California Angels. At 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm) tall, he was the shortest MLB player of his time.

2010年10月9日 · Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Freddie Patek. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and more on Baseball-reference.com

Fred Patek Inducted 1992 Shortstop 1971-1979. Though small in stature, Patek's on-field skills played a giant role in the Royals early success. He was Major League Baseball's smallest player at 5-foot-4, but his outstanding speed and aggressiveness made him a two-time All-Star selection.

Freddie Joseph Patek was a Major League Baseball player with the Pittsburgh Pirates (1968-1970), Kansas City Royals (1971-1979), and California Angels (1980-1981).

2024年12月16日 · Freddie Patek, known as “The Cricket” for being one of the shortest players in baseball at 5’5”, was traded to the Royals during the 1970 Winter Meetings. He had an incredible run in Kansas...

Freddie Patek Bio. Fullname: Frederick Joseph Patek; Nickname: The Flea; Born: 10/09/1944 in Seguin, TX; Draft: 1965, Pittsburgh Pirates, Round: 22, Overall Pick: 421; High School: Seguin, Seguin, TX; Debut: 6/03/1968

2022年6月12日 · One of the shortest players of his era, shortstop Freddie Patek stood just 5 feet 5 inches tall. Nonetheless, he was solid in the field, stole a lot of bases, and was a three-time American League All-Star during nine years with the Kansas City Royals.

The 5’5″ 148-lb Patek was the smallest major-league player of his time, but he possessed the range and arm to be an outstanding shortstop, three times an All-Star. He was particularly adept at turning double plays. His speed and aggressive …

2025年1月13日 · Freddie Patek was a notable figure in Major League Baseball who left a lasting impact during his career. He played […]

Freddie Patek played 14 seasons for the Royals, Pirates and Angels. He had a .242 batting average, 1,340 hits, 41 home runs, 490 RBIs and 736 runs scored.