Paul Russell, baseball player, 1894-1894

Paul Russell

Born: 3/20/1871 in Reading, PA, USA

Died: 10/8/1957 in Norristown, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1894-07-29 | Final Game: 1894-08-04

Full name: Paul A. Russell

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Biography

Paul Russell was a professional baseball player born in 1871, whose career spanned a brief period in the late 19th century. He played in the major leagues from July 29 to August 4, 1894, during an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to the modern game. Russell took to the field as a position player, participating in a total of three games. His performance included one hit, resulting in a batting average of 0.1, reflecting the challenges faced by many players of his time in making a significant impact in a competitive environment. Although his tenure in Major League Baseball was short-lived, Russell's involvement in the sport during this formative period of baseball history contributes to the narrative of the game's evolution. The 1890s were a pivotal time as baseball began to grow in popularity and complexity, setting the stage for the future stars of the sport. While Russell's statistical contributions may have been limited, his participation in the league during this era underscores the broad spectrum of players who have shaped the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
3 10 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.100 0.100 0.100 0.200 0.0

Career AVG .100 vs. league average .309 across their career seasons — 67.7% below league average.

Career OBP .100 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 73.6% below league average.

Career SLG .100 vs. league average .435 across their career seasons — 77.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.200 vs. league average 0.814 across their career seasons — 75.4% 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
1894 STL NL 3 10 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.100 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 0 3 3 1 0
3B 1 0 1 2 1 0
OF 1 0 1 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1894 SLN 2B 1 0 3 3 1 0
1894 SLN 3B 1 0 1 2 1 0
1894 SLN OF 1 0 1 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 1
Third Base 1
Center Field 1