Paul Masterson, baseball player, 1940-1942

Paul Masterson

Born: 10/16/1915 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 11/27/1997 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1940-09-15 | Final Game: 1942-05-03

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Paul Nicholas Masterson

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Biography

Paul Masterson was born in 1915 and played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1940 until 1942. During his brief career, he made a mark with a record of 1-0 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.84. Masterson showcased his ability on the mound with a total of 14 strikeouts, contributing to his team's efforts during an era that was characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive style of play. Despite a short playing career, Masterson's presence in the league reflected the challenges and dynamics of baseball during the early 1940s, a time marked by World War II and its impact on professional sports. He did not record any saves, underscoring his role primarily as a starting pitcher during his limited time in the majors. While not a household name in baseball history, Masterson's journey in the sport adds to the rich tapestry of player experiences that shaped the game during a pivotal moment in its evolution.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 0 8 1 1 0 0 24.7 26 16 1 13 14 5.84 0

Career ERA 5.84 vs. league average 3.90 across their career seasons — 49.5% 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
1940 PHI NL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 5.0 5 4 2 3 7.20 — 0.0
1941 PHI NL 1 0 2 1 1 0 0 11.3 11 6 6 8 4.76 3.94 (-21%) 271.2
1942 PHI NL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 8.3 10 6 5 3 6.48 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
8 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.701 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
1940 PHI NL 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1941 PHI NL 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1942 PHI NL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 8 0 0 5 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1940 PHI P 2 0 0 1 0 0
1941 PHI P 2 0 0 2 0 0
1942 PHI P 4 0 0 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 8