Paul Dicken, baseball player, 1964-1966

Paul Dicken

Born: 10/2/1943 in Deland, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1964-06-07 | Final Game: 1966-09-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Paul Franklin Dicken

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Biography

Paul Dicken was a professional baseball player born in 1943, who played in the major leagues from 1964 until 1966. Primarily serving as a position player, Dicken's career was relatively brief, spanning just 13 games. During his time in the league, he faced significant challenges, as evidenced by his career statistics, which included 0 hits, 0 home runs, and 0 RBIs, resulting in a batting average of 0.0. Despite the lack of personal statistical achievements, Dicken's journey through the major leagues reflects the competitive nature of professional baseball during the mid-1960s, a period marked by a mix of emerging talent and established stars. Dicken's experiences illustrate the uphill battle many players faced in securing their place within the sport, particularly in an era when roster spots were fiercely contested. His career offers a glimpse into the life of a player who, despite limited opportunities on the field, contributed to the intricate tapestry of baseball history during a time of evolving player dynamics and team strategies. Although his statistical contributions may not stand out, Paul Dicken's presence in the major leagues serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who aspired to achieve greatness in America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
13 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.688 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
1964 CLE AL 11 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1966 CLE AL 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Career Games by Position

Position Games

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
State College of Florida - Manatee-Sarasota Bradenton FL 1963
Palm Beach Community College Lake Worth FL 1962