Paul Wanninger

Born: 12/12/1902 in Birmingham, AL, USA

Died: 3/7/1981 in North Augusta, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 1925-04-22 | Final Game: 1927-06-27

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Paul Louis Wanninger

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Biography

Paul Wanninger was a professional baseball player born in 1902, whose career spanned from 1925 until 1927. Primarily known as a position player, Wanninger played in a total of 163 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded 130 hits, including one home run, and drove in 31 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .234. In addition to his offensive contributions, he also showcased his speed on the bases, accumulating five stolen bases throughout his career. Wanninger's playing years occurred during a transformative period in baseball, bridging the gap between the deadball era and the more power-oriented styles that would emerge in the following decades. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions to the teams he played for were part of the rich tapestry of baseball history during the 1920s. His experience in the league reflects the challenges and dynamics faced by players of that era, showcasing the evolution of the game even in the face of limited statistical accomplishments.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
163	556	53	130	15	8	1	31	5	23	43	0.234	0.266	0.295	0.560	-2838.3

Career AVG .234 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — 18.0% below league average.

Career OBP .266 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — 23.5% below league average.

Career SLG .295 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 26.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.560 vs. league average 0.747 across their career seasons — 25.0% 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
1925	NYY	AL	117	403	35	95	13	6	1	22	3	11	34	0.236	.288 (-18%)	.349 (-27%)	.407 (-25%)	.756 (-26%)	-2217.8
1927	BOS	AL	18	60	4	12	0	0	0	1	2	6	2	0.200	.282 (-29%)	.344 (-18%)	.392 (-49%)	.736 (-34%)	-325.0
1927	CIN	NL	28	93	14	23	2	2	0	8	0	6	7	0.247	.282 (-12%)	.344 (-15%)	.392 (-21%)	.736 (-18%)	-325.0