Paul Calvert, baseball player, 1942-1951

Paul Calvert

Born: 10/6/1917 in Montreal, QC, CAN

Died: 2/1/1999 in Sherbrooke, QC, CAN

MLB Debut: 1942-09-24 | Final Game: 1951-05-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Paul Leo Emile Calvert

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Biography

Paul Calvert was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1942 to 1951. Born in 1917, Calvert made his mark in the Major Leagues during a challenging era marked by World War II, which saw many players enlist and serve, leading to a unique landscape in professional baseball. Over the course of his career, he played for several teams, showcasing his skills on the mound despite a record of 9-22. Calvert's pitching style was characterized by resilience, as he recorded an earned run average (ERA) of 5.31 across his appearances. He contributed to his teams not only as a starting pitcher but also in relief roles, finishing his career with 102 strikeouts and 5 saves. His tenure in the league reflected the competitive spirit of the time, and while he may not have reached the heights of some contemporaries, his dedication to the game contributed to the fabric of baseball during the early post-war years. Calvert’s story is one of perseverance and commitment, embodying the spirit of a generation of players who navigated the complexities of their times.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
9 22 109 27 5 0 5 301.7 345 178 22 158 102 5.31 0

Career ERA 5.31 vs. league average 3.81 across their career seasons — 39.5% worse than 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
1942 CLE AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 0 0 2 2 0.00 — 0.0
1943 CLE AL 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 8.3 6 4 6 2 4.32 — 0.0
1944 CLE AL 1 3 35 4 0 0 0 77.0 89 39 38 31 4.56 3.57 (-28%) -889.0
1945 CLE AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.3 3 2 1 1 13.50 — 0.0
1949 WSN AL 6 17 34 23 5 0 1 160.7 175 97 86 52 5.43 4.12 (-32%) -
1950 DET AL 2 2 32 0 0 0 4 51.3 71 36 25 14 6.31 4.36 (-45%) -1337.2
1951 DET AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 1 0 0 0 0.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
110 74 8 11 0 1 0 3 0 4 12 0.149 0.203 0.176 0.378 -490.2

Career AVG .149 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 42.8% below league average.

Career OBP .203 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 39.0% below league average.

Career SLG .176 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 52.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.378 vs. league average 0.699 across their career seasons — 45.9% 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
1942 CLE AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1943 CLE AL 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1944 CLE AL 35 15 0 4 0 1 0 1 0 0 3 0.267 — — — — 0.0
1945 CLE AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1949 WSN AL 35 51 6 7 0 0 0 1 0 3 9 0.137 .262 (-48%) .343 (-46%) .384 (-64%) .727 (-56%) -490.2
1950 DET AL 32 7 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1951 DET AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 109 0 29 76 4 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1942 CLE P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1943 CLE P 5 0 0 2 0 0
1944 CLE P 35 0 9 21 3 2
1945 CLE P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1949 WS1 P 34 0 15 40 0 2
1950 DET P 32 0 5 12 1 0
1951 DET P 1 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 109