Paul Busby, baseball player, 1941-1943

Paul Busby

Born: 8/25/1918 in Waynesboro, MS, USA

Died: 12/5/2003 in Meridian, MS, USA

MLB Debut: 1941-09-14 | Final Game: 1943-07-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Paul Miller Busby

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Biography

Paul Busby, born in 1918, was a professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues during a brief career from 1941 to 1943. Primarily a position player, Busby made his mark during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was experiencing the effects of World War II. His time in the league was limited, with Busby appearing in 36 games, yet he left a notable impact on the teams he played for. Throughout his career, Busby recorded 15 hits, contributing to a batting average of .268. While he did not hit any home runs, he managed to drive in 7 runs and demonstrated his speed on the bases with 2 stolen bases. Despite the brevity of his career, Busby represented a generation of players who faced unique challenges and competition during the war years, showcasing the resilience and adaptability of athletes during a tumultuous time in American history. His legacy is a reminder of the many players who contributed to the fabric of baseball, even in the face of adversity.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
36 56 16 15 1 0 0 7 2 2 2 0.268 0.293 0.286 0.579 0.0

Career AVG .268 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .293 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 10.8% below league average.

Career SLG .286 vs. league average .360 across their career seasons — 20.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.579 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — 15.9% 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
1941 PHI NL 10 16 3 5 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0.312 — — — — 0.0
1943 PHI NL 26 40 13 10 1 0 0 5 2 2 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 13 0 28 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1941 PHI OF 3 0 3 0 0 0
1943 PHI OF 10 0 25 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 2
Center Field 2
Right Field 9

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Mississippi Oxford MS 1938, 1939