Paul Noce, baseball player, 1987-1990

Paul Noce

Born: 12/16/1959 in San Francisco, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1987-06-01 | Final Game: 1990-05-17

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

Full name: Paul David Noce

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Biography

Paul Noce, born in 1959, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during a brief career spanning from 1987 to 1990. Primarily serving as a position player, Noce played a total of 71 games, during which he compiled 42 hits, including three home runs, and drove in 14 runs. He posted a batting average of .232 and showcased his speed on the base paths with five stolen bases. Noce's career unfolded during an era characterized by increasing offensive output and the rise of power-hitting players. While his tenure in the major leagues was relatively short, he contributed to the teams he played for with both his bat and his agility, embodying the versatile skill set that was becoming increasingly valuable in the game. After retiring on May 17, 1990, Noce left a lasting impression as a player who navigated the challenges of a competitive baseball landscape, underscoring the importance of perseverance in the pursuit of a career in professional sports.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
71 181 17 42 9 2 3 14 5 6 49 0.232 0.265 0.354 0.618 -644.4

Career AVG .232 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 10.9% below league average.

Career OBP .265 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 19.3% below league average.

Career SLG .354 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 11.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.618 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — 15.1% 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
1987 CHC NL 70 180 17 41 9 2 3 14 5 6 49 0.228 .262 (-13%) .331 (-21%) .415 (-16%) .746 (-18%) -644.4
1990 CIN NL 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 36 29 73 99 3 24
3B 2 0 1 0 0 0
SS 35 18 43 58 2 15

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1987 CHN 2B 36 29 73 99 3 24
1987 CHN 3B 2 0 1 0 0 0
1987 CHN SS 35 18 43 58 2 15

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 36
Third Base 2
Shortstop 35

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Washington State University Pullman WA 1979, 1980, 1981