Paul Popovich

Born: 8/18/1940 in Flemington, WV, USA

MLB Debut: 1964-04-19 | Final Game: 1975-07-21

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Paul Edward Popovich

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Biography

Paul Popovich was a professional baseball player born in 1940, who enjoyed a career spanning from 1964 to 1975. Primarily a position player, he appeared in 682 games in Major League Baseball, showcasing his versatility on the field. Over his career, Popovich recorded 403 hits and accumulated a batting average of .233. He hit 14 home runs and drove in 134 runs, demonstrating his ability to contribute to his team's offensive efforts. Additionally, he successfully stole 4 bases, highlighting his speed and base-running capabilities. Popovich played during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the integration of players and shifts in playing styles. Although he may not have achieved superstar status, his steady presence and contributions to the teams he played for were appreciated by fans and teammates alike. He was known for his solid defensive skills and reliable play, which made him a valuable asset throughout his time in the league. Retiring in 1975, Paul Popovich left a legacy as a dependable player who played through a dynamic period in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
682	1732	176	403	42	9	14	134	4	127	151	0.233	0.286	0.292	0.577	-4219.1

Career AVG .233 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 6.9% below league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 9.9% below league average.

Career SLG .292 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — 20.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.577 vs. league average 0.685 across their career seasons — 15.8% 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
1964	CHC	NL	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1966	CHC	NL	2	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1967	CHC	NL	49	159	18	34	4	0	0	2	0	9	12	0.214	.242 (-12%)	.306 (-14%)	.357 (-33%)	.663 (-24%)	-589.0
1968	LAD	NL	134	418	35	97	8	1	2	25	1	29	37	0.232	.236 (-2%)	.298 (-6%)	.340 (-21%)	.638 (-14%)	-1007.6
1969	LAD	NL	28	50	5	10	0	0	0	4	0	1	4	0.200	.248 (-19%)	.320 (-34%)	.369 (-46%)	.689 (-40%)	-334.1
1969	CHC	NL	60	154	26	48	6	0	1	14	0	18	14	0.312	.248 (+26%)	.320 (+21%)	.369 (avg)	.689 (+10%)	-334.1
1970	CHC	NL	78	186	22	47	5	1	4	20	0	18	18	0.253	.253 (avg)	.325 (-1%)	.385 (-8%)	.711 (-5%)	-131.0
1971	CHC	NL	89	226	24	49	7	1	4	28	0	14	17	0.217	.249 (-13%)	.316 (-18%)	.365 (-15%)	.682 (-16%)	-705.5
1972	CHC	NL	58	129	8	25	3	2	1	11	0	12	8	0.194	.243 (-21%)	.310 (-16%)	.353 (-23%)	.664 (-20%)	-434.0
1973	CHC	NL	99	280	24	66	6	3	2	24	3	18	27	0.236	.256 (-8%)	.325 (-14%)	.378 (-21%)	.703 (-18%)	-972.9
1974	PIT	NL	59	83	9	18	2	1	0	5	0	5	10	0.217	.256 (-16%)	.324 (-21%)	.369 (-28%)	.693 (-25%)	-380.3
1975	PIT	NL	25	40	5	8	1	0	0	1	0	3	2	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
3	5	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.600

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1974	NLCS	PIT	3	5	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.600

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	358	277	663	939	30	208
3B	49	27	16	50	3	3
OF	1	0	1	0	0	0
SS	139	89	166	306	13	64

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1966	CHN	2B	2	1	5	3	1	1
1967	CHN	2B	17	9	26	39	1	11
1967	CHN	3B	2	0	0	0	0	0
1967	CHN	SS	31	26	40	77	4	12
1968	LAN	2B	89	80	172	229	7	48
1968	LAN	3B	7	0	1	1	0	0
1968	LAN	SS	45	35	59	119	4	20
1969	LAN	2B	23	12	27	38	1	9
1969	LAN	SS	3	1	0	2	1	0
1969	CHN	2B	25	23	50	64	3	13
1969	CHN	3B	6	4	2	9	1	1
1969	CHN	OF	1	0	1	0	0	0
1969	CHN	SS	7	6	13	23	0	7
1970	CHN	2B	22	17	42	58	1	18
1970	CHN	3B	16	11	9	12	1	1
1970	CHN	SS	17	9	24	27	2	7
1971	CHN	2B	40	31	74	119	3	26
1971	CHN	3B	16	12	4	27	1	1
1971	CHN	SS	1	0	0	0	0	0
1972	CHN	2B	36	22	59	98	3	22
1972	CHN	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1972	CHN	SS	8	8	18	29	1	8
1973	CHN	2B	84	68	171	247	8	53
1973	CHN	3B	1	0	0	1	0	0
1973	CHN	SS	9	4	8	14	0	5
1974	PIT	2B	12	9	21	30	2	5
1974	PIT	SS	10	0	3	8	0	4
1975	PIT	2B	8	5	16	14	0	2
1975	PIT	SS	8	0	1	7	1	1