Paul Chervinko, baseball player, 1937-1938

Paul Chervinko

Born: 7/23/1910 in Trauger, PA, USA

Died: 6/3/1976 in Danville, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1937-05-30 | Final Game: 1938-07-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 185 lbs

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Biography

Paul Chervinko was a professional baseball player born in 1910, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball during a brief career from 1937 to 1938. Chervinko's time in the majors was characterized by his participation in 42 games, where he recorded 11 hits, 5 RBIs, and finished with a batting average of .147. Despite not hitting any home runs and not stealing any bases, Chervinko's perseverance and commitment to the game were evident during his tenure on the field. Playing in an era that was transitioning from the tail end of the Great Depression, Chervinko found himself among a generation of players who faced unique challenges both on and off the field. While he may not have achieved remarkable statistical success, his experience in the major leagues represents the journey of many players who sought to showcase their talents during a competitive time in baseball history. Chervinko's career, though short-lived, remains a part of the rich tapestry of the game, reflecting the dedication and spirit of the players of his era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
42 75 1 11 0 1 0 5 0 5 16 0.147 0.200 0.173 0.373 -406.4

Career AVG .147 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — 46.6% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 41.5% below league average.

Career SLG .173 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 56.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.373 vs. league average 0.738 across their career seasons — 49.4% 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
1937 BRO NL 30 48 1 7 0 1 0 2 0 3 16 0.146 — — — — -406.4
1938 BRO NL 12 27 0 4 0 0 0 3 0 2 0 0.148 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 38 0 89 12 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1937 BRO C 26 0 56 8 0 0
1938 BRO C 12 0 33 4 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 38

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Champaign IL 1931, 1932, 1933