Paul Abbott
Born: 9/15/1967 in Van Nuys, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1990-08-21 | Final Game: 2004-08-07
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Paul David Abbott
Biography
Paul Abbott, born in 1967, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1990 to 2004. Known for his competitive spirit and versatile pitching style, Abbott played a key role on several Major League Baseball teams during his tenure. He finished his career with a record of 43-37 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.92, showcasing his ability to handle the challenges of the mound in a highly competitive environment.
Throughout his career, Abbott accumulated 496 strikeouts, demonstrating his capacity to miss bats and contribute significantly to his team's pitching efforts. As a pitcher in the early 1990s through the early 2000s, he navigated a league that was increasingly focused on power hitting and offensive production, which made his achievements even more noteworthy. Abbott's journey through various squads highlighted his adaptability and resilience in a sport defined by constant change and competition. Though he did not record any saves, his role as a starter and middle reliever was vital in the games he participated in, leaving a lasting impression on the teams he represented.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | 37 | 162 | 112 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 720.7 | 682 | 394 | 101 | 393 | 496 | 4.92 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | MIN | AL | 0 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34.7 | 37 | 23 | 28 | 25 | 5.97 | -12.5 |
| 1991 | MIN | AL | 3 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47.3 | 38 | 25 | 36 | 43 | 4.75 | -935.0 |
| 1992 | MIN | AL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 3.27 | 139.9 |
| 1993 | CLE | AL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.3 | 19 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 6.38 | -1554.8 |
| 1998 | SEA | AL | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.7 | 24 | 11 | 10 | 22 | 4.01 | 499.6 |
| 1999 | SEA | AL | 6 | 2 | 25 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 72.7 | 50 | 25 | 32 | 68 | 3.10 | 949.3 |
| 2000 | SEA | AL | 9 | 7 | 35 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 179.0 | 164 | 84 | 80 | 100 | 4.22 | -1588.1 |
| 2001 | SEA | AL | 17 | 4 | 28 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 163.0 | 145 | 77 | 87 | 118 | 4.25 | -2479.3 |
| 2002 | SEA | AL | 1 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.3 | 40 | 35 | 20 | 22 | 11.96 | -1240.3 |
| 2003 | KCR | AL | 1 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47.7 | 47 | 28 | 26 | 32 | 5.29 | - |
| 2004 | PHI | NL | 1 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49.0 | 57 | 34 | 31 | 21 | 6.24 | -4208.1 |
| 2004 | TBR | AL | 2 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47.0 | 49 | 35 | 27 | 25 | 6.70 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 162 | 20 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.300 | 0.550 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | MIN | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | MIN | AL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | MIN | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | CLE | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | SEA | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | SEA | AL | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | SEA | AL | 35 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | SEA | AL | 28 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | SEA | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | KCR | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | PHI | NL | 10 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | TBR | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | ALCS | SEA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2001 | ALDS1 | SEA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2000 | ALDS2 | SEA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2000 | ALCS | SEA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 18.7 | 17 | 12 | 19 | 9 | 5.79 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | ALCS | SEA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5.0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 0.00 |
| 2001 | ALDS1 | SEA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 24.00 |
| 2000 | ALCS | SEA | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5.40 |
| 2000 | ALDS2 | SEA | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5.7 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1.59 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 162 | 112 | 61 | 76 | 6 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | MIN | P | 7 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1991 | MIN | P | 15 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | MIN | P | 6 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | CLE | P | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | SEA | P | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | SEA | P | 25 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | SEA | P | 35 | 27 | 12 | 19 | 1 | 3 |
| 2001 | SEA | P | 28 | 27 | 16 | 13 | 0 | 3 |
| 2002 | SEA | P | 7 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | KCA | P | 10 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | PHI | P | 10 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | TBA | P | 10 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 162 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | TBA | AL | $600,000 |
| 2002 | SEA | AL | $3,425,000 |
| 2001 | SEA | AL | $1,700,000 |
| 2000 | SEA | AL | $285,000 |
| 1999 | SEA | AL | $235,000 |
| 1992 | MIN | AL | $126,000 |
| 1990 | MIN | AL | $100,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $6,471,000 | ||