Stan Papi

Born: 2/4/1951 in Fresno, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1974-04-11 | Final Game: 1981-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Stanley Gerard Papi

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Biography

Stan Papi, born in 1951, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1974 until 1981. Primarily serving as a position player, Papi played a total of 225 games during his career. He recorded 114 hits, which included 7 home runs and 51 RBIs, culminating in a batting average of .218. His ability to contribute in various roles, although not always reflected in the box scores, showcased his versatility on the field. Papi’s career unfolded during an era of transition in baseball, marked by shifts in offensive strategies and player dynamics. While he may not have been a superstar, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the grit and determination of a player who worked hard to find his place in the game. With 2 stolen bases to his name, Papi also demonstrated his capability to take risks on the base paths, adding a layer of excitement to his playing style. Though his time in the majors was relatively brief, Stan Papi remains a part of baseball history, representing the countless players who dedicated themselves to the sport during the late 20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
225	523	49	114	26	6	7	51	2	24	99	0.218	0.253	0.331	0.584	-1571.3

Career AVG .218 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 16.5% below league average.

Career OBP .253 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 22.3% below league average.

Career SLG .331 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 14.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.584 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — 17.8% 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
1974	STL	NL	8	4	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1977	WSN	NL	13	43	5	10	2	1	0	4	1	1	9	0.233	—	—	—	—	0.0
1978	WSN	NL	67	152	15	35	11	0	0	11	0	10	28	0.230	.257 (-11%)	.323 (-12%)	.378 (-20%)	.702 (-16%)	-439.8
1979	BOS	AL	50	117	9	22	8	0	1	6	0	5	20	0.188	.265 (-29%)	.329 (-33%)	.397 (-29%)	.727 (-31%)	-652.6
1980	BOS	AL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1980	DET	AL	46	114	12	27	3	4	3	17	0	5	24	0.237	.264 (-10%)	.326 (-18%)	.387 (+6%)	.714 (-5%)	0.0
1981	DET	AL	40	93	8	19	2	1	3	12	1	3	18	0.204	.255 (-20%)	.320 (-30%)	.368 (-7%)	.688 (-17%)	-318.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	2	0	6	0	0	1
2B	65	44	100	138	5	32
3B	69	48	44	104	11	7
OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
SS	57	27	67	113	4	22

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1974	SLN	2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1974	SLN	SS	7	0	6	3	0	3
1977	MON	2B	1	0	0	2	0	0
1977	MON	3B	10	8	8	12	1	0
1977	MON	SS	2	1	2	1	1	0
1978	MON	2B	5	3	9	8	0	2
1978	MON	3B	15	12	16	29	4	3
1978	MON	SS	22	14	31	51	2	8
1979	BOS	2B	26	17	37	72	2	16
1979	BOS	SS	21	9	24	46	1	8
1980	BOS	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1980	DET	1B	1	0	5	0	0	1
1980	DET	2B	31	24	53	55	3	14
1980	DET	3B	11	4	6	13	2	1
1980	DET	SS	5	3	4	12	0	3
1981	DET	1B	1	0	1	0	0	0
1981	DET	2B	1	0	1	1	0	0
1981	DET	3B	32	24	14	50	4	3
1981	DET	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0