Paul Castner
Born: 2/16/1897 in St. Paul, MN, USA
Died: 3/3/1986 in St. Paul, MN, USA
MLB Debut: 1923-08-06 | Final Game: 1923-10-02
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 187 lbs
Full name: Paul Henry Castner
Biography
Paul Castner was a professional baseball player born in 1897, who played in the major leagues during the early 20th century. His career spanned a brief period from August 6, 1923, to October 2, 1923, during which he appeared in 6 games as a position player. Although his time on the field was limited, Castner contributed to his team with 1 run batted in, marking his presence in a competitive sport that was evolving rapidly in the post-Deadball Era.
Despite finishing his career with a batting average of 0.0 and no hits or home runs, Castner's involvement in the game during this transformative period is noteworthy. The early 1920s were characterized by a shift towards more offensive play, with players beginning to embrace a more aggressive style of hitting and base running. While Castner did not achieve notable statistical success, his participation in the major leagues adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history, showcasing the myriad of players who contributed to the sport's development.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 6.30 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 6.30 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | CHW | AL | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | CHA | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 6 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame | South Bend | IN | 1921, 1922, 1923 |