Chad Paronto, baseball player, 2001-2009

Chad Paronto

Born: 7/28/1975 in Woodsville, NH, USA

MLB Debut: 2001-04-18 | Final Game: 2009-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 285 lbs

Full name: Chad Michael Paronto

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Biography

Chad Paronto, born in 1975, had a professional baseball career that spanned from 2001 to 2009. Primarily known as a pitcher, Paronto made his mark in Major League Baseball during an era characterized by the offensive explosion of the early 2000s. Over the course of his career, he played for various teams and compiled a win-loss record of 6-12, with a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 4.32. Paronto recorded a total of 107 strikeouts and achieved one save, showcasing his ability to contribute to his team's efforts on the mound. Paronto's playing style was defined by his versatility and determination, often filling roles in both starting and relief pitching. Though he may not have been a marquee name, his contributions to teams during his tenure were marked by resilience and a competitive spirit. Paronto's career reflected the challenges and triumphs of pitchers navigating a rapidly evolving game, and his journey remains a testament to the dedication required to succeed at the highest level of baseball. After retiring in 2009, he left behind a legacy as a dependable pitcher who played through a transformative era in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
6 12 177 0 0 0 1 183.3 200 88 21 66 107 4.32 0

Career ERA 4.32 vs. league average 4.39 across their career seasons — near 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
2001 BAL AL 1 3 24 0 0 0 0 27.0 33 15 11 16 5.00 4.42 (-13%) -805.8
2002 CLE AL 0 2 29 0 0 0 0 35.7 34 16 11 23 4.04 4.28 (+6%) 376.2
2003 CLE AL 0 2 6 0 0 0 0 6.7 7 7 3 6 9.45 — 0.0
2006 ATL NL 2 3 65 0 0 0 0 56.7 53 20 19 41 3.18 4.53 (+30%) 738.6
2007 ATL NL 3 1 41 0 0 0 1 40.3 47 16 19 14 3.57 4.47 (+20%) -31.5
2008 HOU NL 0 1 6 0 0 0 0 10.3 11 5 2 4 4.35 4.32 (-1%) -292.7
2009 HOU NL 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 6.7 15 9 1 3 12.15 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
177 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.755 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
2001 BAL AL 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2002 CLE AL 29 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2003 CLE AL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2006 ATL NL 65 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2007 ATL NL 41 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2008 HOU NL 6 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2009 HOU NL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 177 0 7 27 0 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2001 BAL P 24 0 2 6 0 0
2002 CLE P 29 0 2 5 0 1
2003 CLE P 6 0 0 0 0 0
2006 ATL P 65 0 2 8 0 1
2007 ATL P 41 0 1 7 0 1
2008 HOU P 6 0 0 1 0 0
2009 HOU P 6 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 177

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2007 ATL NL $420,000
Total Career Earnings $420,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Massachusetts Amherst Amherst MA 1994, 1995, 1996