Paul Moskau, baseball player, 1977-1983

Paul Moskau

Born: 12/20/1953 in St. Joseph, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1977-06-21 | Final Game: 1983-05-31

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Paul Richard Moskau

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Biography

Paul Moskau, born in 1953, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1977 to 1983. He played in an era characterized by a transition in the game, as the late 1970s and early 1980s saw a growing emphasis on power hitting and a shift in pitching strategy. Moskau was known for his competitive spirit and ability to perform under pressure, contributing to his teams with a solid mix of skill and determination. Throughout his career, Moskau compiled a record of 32 wins and 27 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.22. He recorded a total of 374 strikeouts and notched 5 saves, showcasing his versatility as both a starter and a reliever. Moskau's contributions to the game were marked by his resilience and the ability to adapt to the evolving dynamics of Major League Baseball during a pivotal time in its history. His legacy as a reliable pitcher is remembered by fans and historians alike, as he navigated a competitive landscape that laid the groundwork for future generations of players.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
32 27 148 92 7 4 5 633.7 650 297 67 243 374 4.22 0

Career ERA 4.22 vs. league average 3.85 across their career seasons — 9.6% 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
1977 CIN NL 6 6 20 19 2 2 0 108.0 116 48 40 71 4.00 4.00 (avg) 642.2
1978 CIN NL 6 4 26 25 2 1 1 145.0 139 64 57 88 3.97 3.69 (-8%) -1678.4
1979 CIN NL 5 4 21 15 1 0 0 106.3 107 46 51 58 3.89 4.00 (+3%) -484.7
1980 CIN NL 9 7 33 19 2 1 2 152.7 147 68 41 94 4.01 3.84 (-4%) 1529.7
1981 CIN NL 2 1 27 1 0 0 2 54.7 54 30 32 32 4.94 3.58 (-38%) -840.6
1982 PIT NL 1 3 13 5 0 0 0 35.0 43 17 8 15 4.37 3.86 (-13%) -1130.0
1983 CHC NL 3 2 8 8 0 0 0 32.0 44 24 14 16 6.75 3.87 (-74%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
153 196 19 30 7 0 2 17 0 10 48 0.153 0.193 0.219 0.413 -132.7

Career AVG .153 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 41.5% below league average.

Career OBP .193 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 40.7% below league average.

Career SLG .219 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 43.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.413 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 42.2% 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
1977 CIN NL 22 38 3 7 1 0 1 2 0 3 10 0.184 — — — — 0.0
1978 CIN NL 29 49 6 10 3 0 1 11 0 4 10 0.204 — — — — -132.7
1979 CIN NL 21 37 3 3 1 0 0 3 0 1 13 0.081 — — — — 0.0
1980 CIN NL 33 44 4 7 1 0 0 1 0 1 10 0.159 — — — — 0.0
1981 CIN NL 27 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1982 PIT NL 13 11 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.091 — — — — 0.0
1983 CHC NL 8 11 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.182 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 148 92 35 94 8 9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1977 CIN P 20 19 6 19 0 1
1978 CIN P 26 25 5 13 0 1
1979 CIN P 21 15 3 19 2 3
1980 CIN P 33 19 11 22 3 4
1981 CIN P 27 1 4 12 1 0
1982 PIT P 13 5 3 4 0 0
1983 CHN P 8 8 3 5 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 148

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Arizona State University Tempe AZ 1973
Azusa Pacific University Azusa CA 1975