Paul Reuschel, baseball player, 1975-1979

Paul Reuschel

Born: 1/12/1947 in Quincy, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1975-07-25 | Final Game: 1979-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: Paul Richard Reuschel

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Biography

Paul Reuschel was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1975 to 1979. Born in 1947, Reuschel made his mark during an era characterized by a transition in the game, as the sport began moving away from the deadball era towards a period that would soon witness the explosion of offensive statistics. Throughout his career, he showcased his skills on the mound with a record of 16 wins and 16 losses, an earned run average (ERA) of 4.51, and a total of 188 strikeouts. Reuschel also contributed to his teams as a reliable relief pitcher, notching 13 saves during his tenure. Reuschel's playing style was defined by his ability to mix pitches and maintain composure under pressure, which allowed him to thrive in various game situations. His career spanned several seasons with teams looking for solid pitching depth, and he became known for his competitive nature on the field. While not one of the most heralded pitchers of his time, Reuschel's contributions were felt in the locker room and on the diamond, marking him as a valuable member of the teams he played for during the late 1970s. His legacy lives on as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the diverse array of talent that graced the sport during that transformative era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
16 16 198 9 1 0 13 393.0 440 197 38 132 188 4.51 0

Career ERA 4.51 vs. league average 3.79 across their career seasons — 19.1% 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
1975 CHC NL 1 3 28 0 0 0 5 36.0 44 14 13 12 3.50 3.71 (+6%) -
1976 CHC NL 4 2 50 2 0 0 3 87.0 94 44 33 55 4.55 3.51 (-30%) -
1977 CHC NL 5 6 69 0 0 0 4 107.0 105 52 40 62 4.37 4.00 (-9%) -
1978 CHC NL 2 0 16 0 0 0 0 28.0 29 16 13 13 5.14 3.69 (-39%) -
1978 CLE AL 2 4 18 6 1 0 0 89.7 95 31 22 24 3.11 3.69 (+16%) 250.1
1979 CLE AL 2 1 17 1 0 0 1 45.3 73 40 11 22 7.94 4.00 (-98%) -566.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
198 32 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 2 10 0.062 0.114 0.062 0.177 0.0

Career AVG .062 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 76.0% below league average.

Career OBP .114 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 65.0% below league average.

Career SLG .062 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — 83.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.177 vs. league average 0.709 across their career seasons — 75.1% 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
1975 CHC NL 28 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1976 CHC NL 50 13 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 4 0.154 — — — — 0.0
1977 CHC NL 69 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1978 CHC NL 16 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1978 CLE AL 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1979 CLE AL 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 198 9 21 81 4 13

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1975 CHN P 28 0 1 7 1 0
1976 CHN P 50 2 4 19 1 2
1977 CHN P 69 0 7 25 1 5
1978 CHN P 16 0 1 4 0 1
1978 CLE P 18 6 6 16 0 3
1979 CLE P 17 1 2 10 1 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 198

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Western Illinois University Macomb IL 1967, 1968