Paul Carpenter

Born: 8/12/1894 in Granville, OH, USA

Died: 3/14/1968 in Newark, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1916-07-26 | Final Game: 1916-09-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Paul Calvin Carpenter

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Biography

Paul Carpenter, born in 1894, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period from July 26, 1916, to September 2, 1916. Primarily known as a position player, Carpenter's time in Major League Baseball was marked by a notable lack of statistical achievements, as he played a total of 5 games without recording a hit, run, or run batted in. His batting average stood at an unflattering 0.0, and he did not register any stolen bases during his short stint in the league. Despite his limited contributions on the field, Carpenter's presence in the early 20th century baseball landscape reflects the challenges many players faced during that era, which was characterized by a highly competitive environment and evolving playing styles. While he may not have left a significant mark in terms of statistics, his brief career serves as a reminder of the many players who aspired to make their mark in the sport, often competing for visibility in a rapidly changing game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	5	0	0	0	0	7.7	8	1	0	4	5	1.17	0

Career ERA 1.17 vs. league average 2.78 across their career seasons — 57.8% better 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
1916	PIT	NL	0	0	5	0	0	0	0	7.7	8	1	4	5	1.17	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
5	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.641 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1916	PIT	NL	5	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	5	0	0	2	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1916	PIT	P	5	0	0	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	5