Ronny Paulino

Born: 4/21/1981 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2005-09-25 | Final Game: 2012-07-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 250 lbs

Full name: Ronny Leonel Paulino

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Biography

Ronny Paulino, born in 1981, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2005 to 2012. Primarily serving as a position player, Paulino played in a total of 573 games throughout his career. He was known for his solid batting skills, finishing with a career batting average of .272. Over his time in the league, he accumulated 508 hits, including 33 home runs and 216 runs batted in (RBIs), showcasing his ability to contribute offensively to his teams. Paulino's career unfolded during a dynamic era in baseball characterized by evolving offensive strategies and a focus on power hitting. He demonstrated a balanced approach at the plate with a notable ability to make contact, which was particularly valuable in an era when strikeouts were on the rise. Additionally, he recorded four stolen bases, indicating a level of speed and agility that complemented his offensive repertoire. Paulino's contributions to the teams he played for, including the Pittsburgh Pirates and Miami Marlins, left a lasting impression, highlighting his role in the game during his active years.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
573	1867	181	508	93	1	33	216	4	145	328	0.272	0.324	0.376	0.700	-2232.6

Career AVG .272 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .324 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .376 vs. league average .414 across their career seasons — 9.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.700 vs. league average 0.744 across their career seasons — 5.8% 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
2005	PIT	NL	2	4	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
2006	PIT	NL	129	442	37	137	19	0	6	55	0	34	79	0.310	.269 (+15%)	.336 (+7%)	.431 (-9%)	.768 (-2%)	-58.5
2007	PIT	NL	133	457	56	120	25	0	11	55	2	33	79	0.263	.268 (-2%)	.335 (-7%)	.422 (-8%)	.758 (-7%)	-703.5
2008	PIT	NL	40	118	8	25	5	0	2	18	0	11	24	0.212	.263 (-20%)	.333 (-17%)	.416 (-27%)	.749 (-22%)	-469.1
2009	MIA	NL	80	239	24	65	10	1	8	27	1	25	48	0.272	.262 (+4%)	.332 (+2%)	.417 (+1%)	.750 (+2%)	86.2
2010	MIA	NL	91	316	31	82	18	0	4	37	1	25	51	0.259	.257 (+1%)	.325 (-4%)	.402 (-12%)	.728 (-9%)	-521.9
2011	NYN	NL	78	228	19	61	13	0	2	19	0	15	38	0.268	.255 (+5%)	.320 (-3%)	.399 (-12%)	.719 (-8%)	-338.4
2012	BAL	AL	20	63	5	16	3	0	0	5	0	1	9	0.254	.254 (avg)	.318 (-17%)	.405 (-26%)	.724 (-22%)	-227.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	528	476	3383	273	35	24

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2005	PIT	C	2	1	10	0	0	0
2006	PIT	C	124	117	799	72	11	3
2007	PIT	C	129	119	784	58	7	9
2008	PIT	C	32	27	198	16	2	3
2009	FLO	C	77	63	511	46	2	1
2010	FLO	C	85	84	644	47	6	4
2011	NYN	C	68	56	375	30	7	3
2012	BAL	C	11	9	62	4	0	1