Paul Calvert
Born: 10/6/1917 in Montreal, QC, CAN
Died: 2/1/1999 in Sherbrooke, QC, CAN
MLB Debut: 1942-09-24 | Final Game: 1951-05-06
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Paul Leo Emile Calvert
Biography
Paul Calvert was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1942 to 1951. Born in 1917, Calvert made his mark in the Major Leagues during a challenging era marked by World War II, which saw many players enlist and serve, leading to a unique landscape in professional baseball. Over the course of his career, he played for several teams, showcasing his skills on the mound despite a record of 9-22.
Calvert's pitching style was characterized by resilience, as he recorded an earned run average (ERA) of 5.31 across his appearances. He contributed to his teams not only as a starting pitcher but also in relief roles, finishing his career with 102 strikeouts and 5 saves. His tenure in the league reflected the competitive spirit of the time, and while he may not have reached the heights of some contemporaries, his dedication to the game contributed to the fabric of baseball during the early post-war years. Calvert’s story is one of perseverance and commitment, embodying the spirit of a generation of players who navigated the complexities of their times.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 22 | 109 | 27 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 301.7 | 345 | 178 | 22 | 158 | 102 | 5.31 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 1943 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.3 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 4.32 | 0.0 |
| 1944 | CLE | AL | 1 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 77.0 | 89 | 39 | 38 | 31 | 4.56 | -723.1 |
| 1945 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 13.50 | 0.0 |
| 1949 | WSN | AL | 6 | 17 | 34 | 23 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 160.7 | 175 | 97 | 86 | 52 | 5.43 | - |
| 1950 | DET | AL | 2 | 2 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 51.3 | 71 | 36 | 25 | 14 | 6.31 | -1337.2 |
| 1951 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110 | 74 | 8 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 0.149 | 0.203 | 0.176 | 0.378 | -490.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | CLE | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1943 | CLE | AL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1944 | CLE | AL | 35 | 15 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.267 | 0.0 |
| 1945 | CLE | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1949 | WSN | AL | 35 | 51 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0.137 | -490.2 |
| 1950 | DET | AL | 32 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1951 | DET | AL | 1 | 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 | 109 | 0 | 29 | 76 | 4 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | CLE | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943 | CLE | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944 | CLE | P | 35 | 0 | 9 | 21 | 3 | 2 |
| 1945 | CLE | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949 | WS1 | P | 34 | 0 | 15 | 40 | 0 | 2 |
| 1950 | DET | P | 32 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| 1951 | DET | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 109 |