Paul Sentell

Born: 8/27/1879 in New Orleans, LA, USA

Died: 4/27/1923 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1906-04-12 | Final Game: 1907-04-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 176 lbs

Full name: Leopold Theodore Sentell

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Biography

Paul Sentell was a professional baseball player born in 1879, who played in the early 20th century during a transformative period for Major League Baseball. His career spanned from April 12, 1906, to April 27, 1907, during which he participated in 66 games as a position player. Sentell's contributions to his teams were characterized by his speed and agility on the base paths, as evidenced by his 15 stolen bases. He finished his career with a batting average of .226, recording 44 hits, 14 RBIs, and one home run. Despite a brief career, Sentell's presence on the field reflected the evolving nature of baseball as it began to transition from the deadball era to a more dynamic style of play. His ability to steal bases was a valuable asset at a time when the strategy of base running was becoming increasingly important. While his statistics may not place him among the most celebrated players of his time, Sentell remains a part of the rich tapestry of early baseball history, representing the dedication and spirit of players during the formative years of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
66	195	19	44	5	1	1	14	15	15	19	0.226	0.291	0.277	0.568	-219.7

Career AVG .226 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 8.4% below league average.

Career OBP .291 vs. league average .306 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .277 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 11.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.568 vs. league average 0.618 across their career seasons — 8.1% 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
1906	PHI	NL	63	192	19	44	5	1	1	14	15	14	18	0.229	.247 (-7%)	.307 (-5%)	.315 (-11%)	.622 (-8%)	-219.7
1907	PHI	NL	3	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	19	18	35	38	6	3
3B	33	32	35	67	13	1
OF	3	3	1	0	0	0
SS	3	0	1	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1906	PHI	2B	19	18	35	38	6	3
1906	PHI	3B	33	32	35	67	13	1
1906	PHI	OF	2	2	1	0	0	0
1906	PHI	SS	1	0	1	0	0	0
1907	PHI	OF	1	1	0	0	0	0
1907	PHI	SS	2	0	0	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	20
Third Base	33
Shortstop	3
Right Field	3