Paul Pettit

Born: 11/29/1931 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

Died: 9/24/2020 in Canyon Lake, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1951-05-04 | Final Game: 1953-09-19

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: George William Paul Pettit

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Biography

Paul Pettit, born in 1931, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1951 to 1953. Making his debut on May 4, 1951, Pettit’s career unfolded during a transformative period in the sport, characterized by the post-war era when baseball was regaining its popularity. Over his brief career, he recorded a win-loss record of 1-2 and showcased his skills on the mound with an earned run average (ERA) of 7.34. Despite his challenges with consistency, Pettit contributed to his teams with a total of 14 strikeouts, highlighting moments of effectiveness during his appearances. Though Pettit's career in the majors was relatively short-lived, he is remembered as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the many players who navigated the competitive landscape of the early 1950s. His experience reflects the evolving nature of the game, as young athletes sought to establish themselves in a league that was beginning to embrace new styles and strategies following the integration of baseball. Pettit retired from professional play on September 19, 1953, leaving behind a legacy as one of the many contributors to the game during that era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	2	12	5	0	0	0	30.7	35	25	2	21	14	7.34	0

Career ERA 7.34 vs. league average 4.09 across their career seasons — 79.5% 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
1951	PIT	NL	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	2.7	2	1	1	0	3.38	—	0.0
1953	PIT	NL	1	2	10	5	0	0	0	28.0	33	24	20	14	7.71	4.14 (-86%)	-43.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
13	9	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	2	0.222	0.364	0.222	0.586	0.0

Career AVG .222 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 15.4% below league average.

Career OBP .364 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — +8.2% above league average.

Career SLG .222 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 43.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.586 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — 19.5% 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
1951	PIT	NL	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1953	PIT	NL	11	8	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	2	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	12	0	2	6	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1951	PIT	P	2	0	0	0	0	0
1953	PIT	P	10	0	2	6	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	12