Josh Paul

Born: 5/19/1975 in Evanston, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1999-09-07 | Final Game: 2007-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Joshua William Paul

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Biography

Josh Paul, born in 1975, was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 1999 to 2007. Primarily known for his role as a position player, Paul played a total of 321 games in Major League Baseball. He recorded 174 hits throughout his career, contributing to a batting average of .244. His offensive prowess included 10 home runs and 73 RBIs, demonstrating his ability to drive in runs when it mattered most. Additionally, Paul showcased his speed on the bases, accumulating 13 stolen bases over his career. Paul's playing career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the rise of power hitting and advanced metrics. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions as a versatile player were valued by his teams. His time in the league reflected the dynamics of the period, where players were increasingly recognized for their multifaceted skills on the field. After his retirement on September 26, 2007, Josh Paul left a lasting impression as a reliable player who exemplified the hard work and dedication expected in professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
321	713	92	174	35	2	10	73	13	59	169	0.244	0.303	0.341	0.643	-1665.5

Career AVG .244 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 8.5% below league average.

Career OBP .303 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 9.9% below league average.

Career SLG .341 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 20.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.643 vs. league average 0.762 across their career seasons — 15.6% 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
1999	CHW	AL	6	18	2	4	1	0	0	1	0	0	4	0.222	—	—	—	—	0.0
2000	CHW	AL	36	71	15	20	3	2	1	8	1	5	17	0.282	.270 (+4%)	.344 (-2%)	.437 (-3%)	.782 (-3%)	-43.0
2001	CHW	AL	57	139	20	37	11	0	3	18	6	13	25	0.266	.263 (+1%)	.332 (-2%)	.426 (-4%)	.758 (-3%)	-80.4
2002	CHW	AL	33	104	11	25	4	0	0	11	2	9	22	0.240	.261 (-8%)	.331 (-9%)	.416 (-33%)	.747 (-22%)	-397.5
2003	CHW	AL	13	17	6	6	0	0	0	4	0	3	3	0.353	—	—	—	—	0.0
2003	CHC	NL	3	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2004	LAA	AL	46	70	11	17	3	0	2	10	2	7	17	0.243	.266 (-9%)	.335 (-8%)	.427 (-13%)	.762 (-11%)	-143.7
2005	LAA	AL	34	37	4	7	1	0	2	4	0	2	9	0.189	—	—	—	—	0.0
2006	TBR	AL	58	146	15	38	9	0	1	8	1	14	39	0.260	.269 (-3%)	.336 (-3%)	.431 (-21%)	.768 (-13%)	-326.1
2007	TBR	AL	35	105	8	20	3	0	1	9	1	6	30	0.190	.268 (-29%)	.335 (-30%)	.422 (-41%)	.758 (-36%)	-674.7

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AVG
2005	ALCS	LAA	1	.000
2005	ALDS2	LAA	1	.000
2000	ALDS2	CHA	1	.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	295	207	1430	113	16	20
OF	9	2	5	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1999	CHA	C	6	5	40	2	0	0
2000	CHA	C	34	20	130	17	4	5
2000	CHA	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
2001	CHA	C	56	43	266	24	6	3
2002	CHA	C	32	30	200	6	2	1
2002	CHA	OF	1	1	3	0	0	0
2003	CHA	C	11	5	27	4	0	0
2003	CHN	C	3	2	20	2	0	1
2004	ANA	C	37	16	134	9	1	2
2004	ANA	OF	4	1	2	0	0	0
2005	LAA	C	29	9	84	4	1	0
2005	LAA	OF	2	0	0	0	0	0
2006	TBA	C	52	47	301	24	0	5
2006	TBA	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
2007	TBA	C	35	30	228	21	2	3

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	295
Left Field	9
Designated Hitter	5

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2007	TBA	AL	$625,000
2006	TBA	AL	$475,000
2005	LAA	AL	$450,000
2004	ANA	AL	$335,000
2003	CHA	AL	$325,000
2001	CHA	AL	$230,000
2000	CHA	AL	$200,000
Total Career Earnings			$2,640,000