Paul Householder

Born: 9/4/1958 in Columbus, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1980-08-26 | Final Game: 1987-06-03

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Paul Wesley Householder

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Biography

Paul Householder was a professional baseball player born in 1958 who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1980 until his retirement in 1987. Playing primarily as an outfielder, Householder showcased a blend of speed and power during his career, participating in 466 games across several seasons. He recorded a total of 313 hits, which included 29 home runs, and he drove in 144 runs, contributing to his team's offensive efforts. Householder also demonstrated his base-running ability, finishing his career with 36 stolen bases, which highlighted his agility on the field. Householder's career unfolded during a dynamic period in baseball history, marked by evolving player roles and strategies. Despite his relatively modest batting average of .236, Householder's contributions were significant as he adapted to the demands of the game and carved out a niche as a reliable position player. His journey through the league reflected the broader changes in baseball, including the increasing emphasis on versatility and speed that characterized the sport in the 1980s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
466	1326	146	313	60	11	29	144	36	126	250	0.236	0.304	0.363	0.667	-1216.0

Career AVG .236 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 9.3% below league average.

Career OBP .304 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 6.5% below league average.

Career SLG .363 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 7.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.667 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — 6.8% 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
1980	CIN	NL	20	45	3	11	1	1	0	7	1	1	13	0.244	—	—	—	—	0.0
1981	CIN	NL	23	69	12	19	4	0	2	9	3	10	16	0.275	.255 (+8%)	.320 (+15%)	.368 (+14%)	.688 (+14%)	182.3
1982	CIN	NL	138	417	40	88	11	5	9	34	17	30	77	0.211	.261 (-19%)	.324 (-18%)	.388 (-16%)	.712 (-17%)	-1473.5
1983	CIN	NL	123	380	40	97	24	4	6	43	12	44	60	0.255	.260 (-2%)	.324 (+3%)	.389 (-1%)	.714 (+1%)	125.7
1984	CIN	NL	14	12	3	1	1	0	0	0	1	3	3	0.083	—	—	—	—	0.0
1984	STL	NL	13	14	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1985	ATL	AL	95	299	41	77	15	0	11	34	1	27	60	0.258	.257 (avg)	.323 (-1%)	.390 (+7%)	.714 (+3%)	177.1
1986	ATL	AL	26	78	4	17	3	1	1	16	1	7	16	0.218	.257 (-15%)	.325 (-13%)	.395 (-19%)	.720 (-16%)	-227.7
1987	HOU	NL	14	12	2	1	1	0	0	1	0	4	2	0.083	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	414	314	738	29	7	5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1980	CIN	OF	14	8	16	2	0	0
1981	CIN	OF	19	14	32	1	0	0
1982	CIN	OF	131	100	220	14	2	4
1983	CIN	OF	112	95	221	5	2	0
1984	CIN	OF	10	1	6	1	0	0
1984	SLN	OF	8	1	3	0	0	0
1985	ML4	OF	91	77	202	5	3	0
1986	ML4	OF	22	17	35	1	0	1
1987	HOU	OF	7	1	3	0	0	0