Paul Strand, baseball player, 1913-1924

Paul Strand

Born: 12/19/1893 in Carbonado, WA, USA

Died: 7/2/1974 in Salt Lake City, UT, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-05-15 | Final Game: 1924-06-28

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Paul Oscar Edward Strand

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Biography

Paul Strand was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1913 to 1924. Born in 1893, Strand made a notable impact in the early years of Major League Baseball, an era characterized by its transition from the deadball period to the more offensive-minded styles that would emerge shortly thereafter. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 7-3 with an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.37, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound during a time when pitching dominated the game. Strand recorded a total of 52 strikeouts and contributed 2 saves, reflecting his ability to close out games and secure victories for his team. His playing style was marked by a focus on precision and control, traits that allowed him to excel in an era where pitchers often relied on strategy and skill rather than sheer speed. While his career was relatively brief, Strand's contributions to the teams he played for left a lasting legacy, as he navigated the challenges of a competitive league during a transformative period in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
7 3 29 5 3 0 2 95.0 95 25 2 38 52 2.37 0

Career ERA 2.37 vs. league average 2.95 across their career seasons — 19.7% better 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
1913 BSN NL 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 17.0 22 4 12 6 2.12 3.07 (+31%) -725.8
1914 BSN NL 6 2 16 3 1 0 1 55.3 47 15 23 33 2.44 2.93 (+17%) 172.2
1915 BSN NL 1 1 6 2 2 0 1 22.7 26 6 3 13 2.38 2.90 (+18%) 700.3

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
96 219 20 49 11 4 0 18 3 4 15 0.224 0.244 0.311 0.555 -672.4

Career AVG .224 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 14.6% below league average.

Career OBP .244 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 25.4% below league average.

Career SLG .311 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 11.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.555 vs. league average 0.679 across their career seasons — 18.3% 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
1913 BSN NL 7 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1914 BSN NL 18 24 2 8 2 0 0 3 0 0 2 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1915 BSN NL 24 22 3 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 4 0.091 — — — — 0.0
1924 PHA AL 47 167 15 38 9 4 0 13 3 4 9 0.228 .283 (-20%) .345 (-26%) .389 (-15%) .734 (-21%) -672.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 49 0 83 4 1 2
P 29 0 2 21 5 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1913 BSN P 7 0 1 6 1 0
1914 BSN P 16 0 0 13 3 1
1915 BSN OF 5 0 3 1 0 0
1915 BSN P 6 0 1 2 1 0
1924 PHA OF 44 0 80 3 1 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 29
Left Field 2
Center Field 39
Right Field 6