Paul Penson

Born: 7/12/1931 in Kansas City, KS, USA

Died: 5/3/2006 in Merriam, KS, USA

MLB Debut: 1954-04-21 | Final Game: 1954-05-30

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

Full name: Paul Eugene Penson

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Biography

Paul Penson, born in 1931, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned a brief period in 1954. He played in Major League Baseball for a short stint from April 21, 1954, to May 30, 1954. During his time in the league, Penson achieved a record of 1-1 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.5. Known for his competitive spirit on the mound, he recorded a total of 3 strikeouts throughout his career, although he did not secure any saves. Penson's time in the major leagues came during an era characterized by a transition from the traditional styles of play to a more dynamic approach that would define future generations. Although his career was brief, Penson's contributions to the game reflect the experiences of many players who navigated the complexities of professional baseball during the mid-20th century. His legacy, like many players of his time, serves as a reminder of the rich tapestry of baseball history and the myriad paths athletes have taken within the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	1	5	3	0	0	0	16.0	14	8	1	14	3	4.50	0

Career ERA 4.50 vs. league average 3.90 across their career seasons — 15.5% worse than 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
1954	PHI	NL	1	1	5	3	0	0	0	16.0	14	8	14	3	4.50	3.90 (-15%)	-627.5

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
5	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .261 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 .390 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.723 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
1954	PHI	NL	5	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	5	3	0	1	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1954	PHI	P	5	3	0	1	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	5