Paul Edmondson

Born: 2/12/1943 in Kansas City, KS, USA

Died: 2/13/1970 in Santa Barbara, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-06-20 | Final Game: 1969-09-25

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

Full name: Paul Michael Edmondson

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Biography

Paul Edmondson, born in 1943, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned the brief period from June 20, 1969, to September 25, 1969. Although his time in Major League Baseball was short-lived, Edmondson made his mark during a transitional era in the game, as baseball was evolving from the deadball era into a more power-driven style of play. Over the course of his career, Edmondson recorded a win-loss record of 1-6 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 3.7, showcasing his potential as a competent pitcher in a highly competitive league. He struck out a total of 46 batters, reflecting his ability to challenge hitters despite limited opportunities. While he did not register any saves, his contributions on the mound were significant for a player navigating the challenges of a rapidly changing baseball landscape. Edmondson's journey through the major leagues serves as a reminder of the many athletes who have contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if their careers were not extensively documented.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	6	14	13	1	0	0	87.7	72	36	5	39	46	3.70	0

Career ERA 3.70 vs. league average 3.61 across their career seasons — near 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
1969	CHW	AL	1	6	14	13	1	0	0	87.7	72	36	39	46	3.70	3.61 (-2%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
14	29	3	5	0	0	0	1	0	0	8	0.172	0.172	0.172	0.345	0.0

Career AVG .172 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 30.5% below league average.

Career OBP .172 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 46.1% below league average.

Career SLG .172 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 53.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.345 vs. league average 0.689 across their career seasons — 50.0% 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
1969	CHW	AL	14	29	3	5	0	0	0	1	0	0	8	0.172	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	14	13	6	27	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1969	CHA	P	14	13	6	27	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	14

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
California State University Northridge	Los Angeles	CA	1963, 1964, 1965