Paul Carpenter
Born: 8/12/1894 in Granville, OH, USA
Died: 3/14/1968 in Newark, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1916-07-26 | Final Game: 1916-09-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Paul Calvin Carpenter
Biography
Paul Carpenter, born in 1894, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period from July 26, 1916, to September 2, 1916. Primarily known as a position player, Carpenter's time in Major League Baseball was marked by a notable lack of statistical achievements, as he played a total of 5 games without recording a hit, run, or run batted in. His batting average stood at an unflattering 0.0, and he did not register any stolen bases during his short stint in the league.
Despite his limited contributions on the field, Carpenter's presence in the early 20th century baseball landscape reflects the challenges many players faced during that era, which was characterized by a highly competitive environment and evolving playing styles. While he may not have left a significant mark in terms of statistics, his brief career serves as a reminder of the many players who aspired to make their mark in the sport, often competing for visibility in a rapidly changing game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.7 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 1.17 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.7 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1.17 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | PIT | NL | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | PIT | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 5 |