Paul Boris
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1982)
Paul Boris was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1982 for the Minnesota Twins. Across 23 career appearances, he went 1-2 with a 3.99 ERA and 30 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1982-05-21
- Last Game
- 1982-10-03
Full name: Paul Stanley Boris
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | MIN | AL | 1 | 2 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49.2 | 46 | 22 | 19 | 30 | 3.99 | 3.86 (-3%) | -1251.6 |
| Career · 1 season | 1 | 2 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49.2 | 46 | 22 | 19 | 30 | 3.99 | — | -1,252 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| 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 | MIN | AL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (46 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 12 | 25.0 | 27 | 15 | 9 | 16 | 5.40 |
| Away | 11 | 24.2 | 19 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 2.55 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-10-03 | MIN | CHW | — | 3.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 1982-09-28 | MIN | TOR | — | 3.1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-09-24 | MIN | CHW | L | 2.2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 1982-09-21 | MIN | TOR | — | 1.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982-09-16 | MIN | TEX | — | 2.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982-09-06 | MIN | TEX | — | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982-08-25 | MIN | NYY | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982-08-17 | MIN | BAL | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1982-08-07 | MIN | OAK | — | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982-07-27 | MIN | SEA | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 23 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutgers - the State University of New Jersey | New Brunswick | NJ | 1975, 1976, 1977 |
Paul Boris: the record in brief
Paul Boris played a first major league game on May 21, 1982 and a last one on October 3, 1982. All of the seasons listed were played for the Minnesota Twins. Boris, a pitcher by primary position, batted and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 200 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame. Boris was born on December 13, 1955, in Irvington, NJ, USA. Boris's full given name, per the bio, is Paul Stanley Boris.
Across 23 games (0 starts), Boris recorded 1 win against 2 losses with a 3.99 ERA. Boris had 30 strikeouts. Boris's 3.99 ERA was close to the 3.86 league figure for those seasons. Boris's only pitching season is 1982: 23 games, 30 strikeouts.
Boris appears at one position only: pitcher, in 23 games. The fielding table credits Boris with 2 putouts, 4 assists and 0 errors on the mound.
Before the majors, Boris played college baseball at Rutgers - the State University of New Jersey (1975, 1976, and 1977). Boris's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 46 games from Retrosheet.
Frequently Asked Questions about Paul Boris
- Was Paul Boris a pitcher?
- Yes. Paul Boris pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 30 strikeouts.
- What teams did Paul Boris play for?
- Paul Boris played for one team, the Minnesota Twins (1982).
- What were Paul Boris's career stats?
- In 23 games, Paul Boris went 1-2 with a 3.99 ERA, 30 strikeouts, and 49.2 innings pitched.
- What position did Paul Boris play?
- Paul Boris played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Paul Boris and how much did he weigh?
- Paul Boris was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 200 pounds.
- What was Paul Boris's career ERA?
- Paul Boris finished with a 3.99 career ERA, going 1-2 with 30 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Paul Boris have?
- Paul Boris recorded 30 career strikeouts.
- Is Paul Boris in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Paul Boris has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.