Paul Menhart, baseball player, 1995-1997

Paul Menhart

Born: 3/25/1969 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1995-04-27 | Final Game: 1997-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Paul Gerard Menhart

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Biography

Paul Menhart, born in 1969, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 1997. Known for his competitive spirit and determination on the mound, Menhart made his mark during a transitional period in the game characterized by increased offensive output and the rise of power hitting. Over the course of his brief career, he compiled a record of 5-9 with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.47, showcasing a mix of skills that included the ability to strike out batters, as evidenced by his total of 90 strikeouts. Menhart's playing style combined a solid fastball with effective breaking pitches, making him a challenging opponent for hitters. While he did not achieve a high number of saves during his time in the league, his contributions as a starting and relief pitcher were part of the evolving landscape of baseball in the late 1990s. Menhart's career, although short, reflected the challenges many pitchers faced in an era of offensive dominance, and he remains a part of baseball history for his participation in a dynamic time for the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
5 9 41 23 1 0 0 164.7 169 100 24 85 90 5.47 0

Career ERA 5.47 vs. league average 4.49 across their career seasons — 21.9% 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
1995 TOR AL 1 4 21 9 1 0 0 78.7 72 43 47 50 4.92 4.45 (-11%) -1777.6
1996 SEA AL 2 2 11 6 0 0 0 42.0 55 34 25 18 7.29 4.61 (-58%) -2560.6
1997 SDP NL 2 3 9 8 0 0 0 44.0 42 23 13 22 4.70 4.39 (-7%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
41 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .421 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.760 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
1995 TOR AL 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1996 SEA AL 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1997 SDP NL 9 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 41 23 13 22 2 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1995 TOR P 21 9 2 11 1 1
1996 SEA P 11 6 5 7 1 2
1997 SDN P 9 8 6 4 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 41

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1997 SDN NL $175,000
1996 SEA AL $140,000
1995 TOR AL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $424,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Western Carolina University Cullowhee NC 1988, 1989, 1990