Paul Jata

Born: 9/4/1949 in Astoria, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1972-04-19 | Final Game: 1972-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

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Biography

Paul Jata, born in 1949, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the sport during the early 1970s. He played as a position player in Major League Baseball from April 19, 1972, to October 4, 1972. Over the course of his brief career, Jata appeared in 32 games, where he recorded 17 hits and achieved a batting average of .23. He contributed 3 runs batted in (RBIs) to his team's efforts, though he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases during his time in the league. Jata's career unfolded in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball period into a more offensive-focused game. While he may not have attained the long-term success of many contemporaries, his time in the majors reflects the experiences of numerous players who navigated the competitive landscape of baseball during the early 1970s. His contributions, albeit modest, are a testament to the depth of talent present in the minor leagues and the challenges faced by players seeking to establish themselves at the highest level of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
32	74	8	17	2	0	0	3	0	7	14	0.230	0.296	0.257	0.553	-175.3

Career AVG .230 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 5.8% below league average.

Career OBP .296 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .257 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 27.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.553 vs. league average 0.664 across their career seasons — 16.8% 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
1972	DET	AL	32	74	8	17	2	0	0	3	0	7	14	0.230	.243 (-6%)	.310 (-5%)	.353 (-27%)	.664 (-17%)	-175.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	12	11	100	6	1	6
C	1	0	0	0	0	0
OF	10	7	16	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1972	DET	1B	12	11	100	6	1	6
1972	DET	C	1	0	0	0	0	0
1972	DET	OF	10	7	16	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	1
First Base	12
Left Field	5
Right Field	5