Paul LaPalme, baseball player, 1951-1957

Paul LaPalme

Born: 12/14/1923 in Springfield, MA, USA

Died: 2/7/2010 in Leominster, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1951-05-28 | Final Game: 1957-08-28

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Paul Edmore LaPalme

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Biography

Paul LaPalme was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1951 to 1957. Born in 1923, LaPalme made his mark in Major League Baseball during a transformative period in the sport, navigating the early years of the post-war era when the game was beginning to see an influx of new talent and changing playing styles. Throughout his career, he played for several teams, showcasing his skills on the mound with a record of 24 wins and 45 losses. His career earned run average (ERA) stood at 4.42, reflecting the competitive nature of the league during his time. LaPalme struck out a total of 277 batters and recorded 14 saves, demonstrating his ability to perform under pressure and contribute to his team's success. His pitching style combined power and finesse, making him a valuable asset in various bullpen roles. While he may not have been a household name, LaPalme's contributions to the game were significant during his playing years, and he remains a part of baseball history as a testament to the dedication and talent found in the sport's mid-century players.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
24 45 253 51 10 2 14 616.3 645 303 71 272 277 4.42 0

Career ERA 4.42 vs. league average 3.94 across their career seasons — 12.3% worse than 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
1951 PIT NL 1 5 22 8 1 1 0 54.3 79 38 31 24 6.29 4.04 (-56%) -1042.3
1952 PIT NL 1 2 31 2 0 0 0 59.7 56 26 37 25 3.92 3.70 (-6%) -1613.5
1953 PIT NL 8 16 35 24 7 1 2 176.3 191 90 64 86 4.59 4.14 (-11%) -191.0
1954 PIT NL 4 10 33 15 2 0 0 120.7 147 74 54 57 5.52 3.90 (-42%) -1592.9
1955 STL NL 4 3 56 0 0 0 3 91.7 76 28 34 39 2.75 4.00 (+31%) -
1956 STL NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.7 4 6 2 0 81.00 — -
1956 CIN NL 2 4 11 2 0 0 0 27.0 26 14 4 4 4.67 3.96 (-18%) -1305.9
1956 CHW AL 3 1 29 0 0 0 2 45.7 31 12 27 23 2.36 3.96 (+40%) -
1957 CHW AL 1 4 35 0 0 0 7 40.3 35 15 19 19 3.35 3.83 (+13%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
254 147 13 20 4 1 0 6 0 5 29 0.136 0.175 0.177 0.352 -762.6

Career AVG .136 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 47.5% below league average.

Career OBP .175 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 47.1% below league average.

Career SLG .177 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 54.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.352 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 51.1% 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
1951 PIT NL 22 10 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0.100 — — — — 0.0
1952 PIT NL 31 10 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.100 — — — — 0.0
1953 PIT NL 35 59 6 5 0 0 0 1 0 1 13 0.085 .264 (-68%) .335 (-70%) .397 (-79%) .733 (-75%) -762.6
1954 PIT NL 33 35 2 5 1 1 0 1 0 0 6 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1955 STL NL 56 19 1 4 1 0 0 2 0 1 1 0.211 — — — — 0.0
1956 STL NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1956 CIN NL 11 4 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1956 CHW AL 29 6 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1957 CHW AL 36 4 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0.500 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 253 17 29 108 7 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1951 PIT P 22 0 4 6 0 0
1952 PIT P 31 0 1 15 1 1
1953 PIT P 35 0 5 23 4 1
1954 PIT P 33 15 7 19 0 1
1955 SLN P 56 0 7 19 1 1
1956 SLN P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1956 CIN P 11 2 0 5 0 1
1956 CHA P 29 0 1 11 0 1
1957 CHA P 35 0 4 10 1 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 253