Del Paddock, baseball player, 1912-1912

Del Paddock

Born: 6/8/1887 in Volga, SD, USA

Died: 2/6/1952 in Remer, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-04-14 | Final Game: 1912-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Delmar Harold Paddock

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Biography

Del Paddock was born in 1887 and played professional baseball during the early 20th century, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented game. He had a brief but impactful career in Major League Baseball, spanning from April 14, 1912, to October 1, 1912. Primarily a position player, Paddock appeared in 47 games, where he showcased his hitting prowess with a batting average of .287. Over the course of his career, he recorded 45 hits, including 1 home run, and drove in 14 runs, demonstrating his ability to contribute to his team's offense. In addition to his batting skills, Paddock also displayed speed on the bases, finishing his season with 9 stolen bases. His achievements, while modest in terms of longevity, reflected the evolving nature of baseball during the early 1900s, as players began to emphasize not only power but also speed and agility. Despite his short tenure in the big leagues, Del Paddock remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the players who laid the groundwork for future generations in a rapidly changing sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
47 157 26 45 5 3 1 14 9 23 22 0.287 0.391 0.376 0.767 389.2

Career AVG .287 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — +6.6% above league average.

Career OBP .391 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — +16.5% above league average.

Career SLG .376 vs. league average .359 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.767 vs. league average 0.694 across their career seasons — +10.5% above 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
1912 CHW AL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1912 NYY AL 46 156 26 45 5 3 1 14 9 23 21 0.288 .268 (+7%) .335 (+17%) .358 (+5%) .694 (+11%) 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 2 0 5 4 2 0
3B 41 0 49 69 14 4
OF 1 0 1 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1912 NYA 2B 2 0 5 4 2 0
1912 NYA 3B 41 0 49 69 14 4
1912 NYA OF 1 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 2
Third Base 40
Right Field 1