Paul Boris
Born: 12/13/1955 in Irvington, NJ, USA
MLB Debut: 1982-05-21 | Final Game: 1982-10-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Paul Stanley Boris
Biography
Paul Boris was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1955, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 1980s. His career spanned from 1982 to 2005, although he played a limited number of games at the major league level. Boris finished his career with a record of 1-2 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.99, showcasing his ability to manage games effectively despite limited opportunities. He recorded a total of 30 strikeouts over his career, reflecting his potential as a strikeout pitcher during his time on the mound.
Boris's playing style was characterized by a focus on control and pitch selection, traits that were increasingly valued during the era he played in. While he did not achieve a high number of saves, his contributions to his team were nonetheless significant, particularly in middle relief roles. As part of the transitional period in baseball that saw the emergence of more specialized roles for pitchers, Boris's career serves as a reminder of the evolving strategies within the sport during the early 1980s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49.7 | 46 | 22 | 8 | 19 | 30 | 3.99 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | MIN | AL | 1 | 2 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49.7 | 46 | 22 | 19 | 30 | 3.99 | -1264.4 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | MIN | AL | 23 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 23 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | MIN | P | 23 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by 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 |