Paul Zuvella

Born: 10/31/1958 in San Mateo, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1982-09-04 | Final Game: 1991-05-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 173 lbs

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Biography

Paul Zuvella, born in 1958, was a professional baseball player who played from 1982 until his retirement on May 2, 1991. Primarily serving as a position player, Zuvella appeared in 209 games throughout his career, showcasing his skills in the Major Leagues during a time of significant transition in baseball. His playing style was characterized by a focus on contact hitting and speed on the bases, although he finished his career with a batting average of .222, accumulating 109 hits, 2 home runs, and 20 RBIs. Zuvella's contributions to the teams he played for extended beyond just statistics; he was known for his versatility and ability to play multiple positions, which provided valuable depth to his rosters. His career spanned the late 1980s, an era marked by the rise of power hitting and the increasing importance of specialized roles within teams. Despite not being a marquee player, Zuvella's presence in the dugout and on the field reflected the grit and determination that characterized many players of his generation. Although his statistical output may not have placed him among the era's stars, his perseverance and dedication to the game left a lasting impact on those who played alongside him.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
209	491	41	109	17	2	2	20	2	34	50	0.222	0.275	0.277	0.552	-1340.8

Career AVG .222 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 14.0% below league average.

Career OBP .275 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 15.0% below league average.

Career SLG .277 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 28.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.552 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — 22.5% 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
1982	ATL	NL	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1983	ATL	NL	3	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1984	ATL	NL	11	25	2	5	1	0	0	1	0	2	3	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1985	ATL	NL	81	190	16	48	8	1	0	4	2	16	14	0.253	.257 (-2%)	.323 (-4%)	.390 (-22%)	.714 (-14%)	-440.4
1986	NYY	AL	21	48	2	4	1	0	0	2	0	5	4	0.083	—	—	—	—	-489.4
1987	NYY	AL	14	34	2	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.176	—	—	—	—	0.0
1988	CLE	AL	51	130	9	30	5	1	0	7	0	8	13	0.231	.254 (-9%)	.317 (-13%)	.377 (-25%)	.695 (-20%)	-425.2
1989	CLE	AL	24	58	10	16	2	0	2	6	0	1	11	0.276	.254 (+9%)	.319 (-6%)	.375 (+10%)	.694 (+3%)	14.2
1991	KCR	AL	2	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
2B	55	29	79	118	2	23
3B	13	7	4	12	1	1
SS	133	100	184	285	20	60

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1982	ATL	SS	1	0	0	4	1	0
1983	ATL	SS	2	1	1	2	1	0
1984	ATL	2B	6	3	7	12	0	3
1984	ATL	SS	6	4	6	9	0	3
1985	ATL	2B	42	20	55	88	2	15
1985	ATL	3B	5	2	0	4	0	1
1985	ATL	SS	33	27	57	81	6	23
1986	NYA	SS	21	18	30	54	3	12
1987	NYA	2B	7	6	17	18	0	5
1987	NYA	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1987	NYA	SS	6	1	3	7	0	0
1988	CLE	SS	49	44	77	112	8	21
1989	CLE	3B	5	5	4	8	1	0
1989	CLE	SS	15	5	10	16	1	1
1991	KCA	3B	2	0	0	0	0	0