Paul Dade
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1975-1980)
Paul Dade was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1975 to 1980 for the California Angels, the Cleveland Guardians, and the San Diego Padres, a span of 6 seasons. In 439 career games, he hit .270 with 355 hits, 10 home runs, and 107 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 185 lb
- Died
- 8/25/2016 in Seattle, WA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1975-09-12
- Last Game
- 1980-10-05
Full name: Lonnie Paul Dade
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 439 | 1,313 | 186 | 355 | 54 | 7 | 10 | 107 | 57 | 113 | 193 | .270 | .328 | .345 | .673 | -1,256 |
Career AVG .270 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .328 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .345 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 10.1% below league average.
Career OPS .673 vs. league average .710 across their career seasons — 5.3% below league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | CAL | AL | 11 | 30 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 7 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1976 | CAL | AL | 13 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | .111 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1977 | CLE | AL | 134 | 461 | 65 | 134 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 45 | 16 | 32 | 58 | .291 | .264 (+10%) | .329 (+1%) | .401 (-11%) | .730 (-6%) | -424.3 |
| 1978 | CLE | AL | 93 | 307 | 37 | 78 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 20 | 12 | 34 | 45 | .254 | .257 (-1%) | .323 (+2%) | .378 (-13%) | .702 (-6%) | -201.6 |
| 1979 | CLE | AL | 44 | 170 | 22 | 48 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 12 | 12 | 22 | .282 | .265 (+6%) | .329 (-1%) | .397 (-7%) | .727 (-4%) | -116.7 |
| 1979 | SDN | NL | 76 | 283 | 38 | 78 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 13 | 14 | 48 | .276 | .265 (+4%) | .329 (-6%) | .397 (-8%) | .727 (-7%) | -116.7 |
| 1980 | SDN | NL | 68 | 53 | 17 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 10 | .189 | .264 (-29%) | .326 (+4%) | .387 (-51%) | .714 (-26%) | -163.2 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 439 | 1,313 | 186 | 355 | 54 | 7 | 10 | 107 | 57 | 113 | 193 | .270 | — | — | — | — | -1,022 | ||
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 (439 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 220 | 608 | 84 | 172 | 3 | 55 | .283 |
| Away | 219 | 705 | 102 | 183 | 7 | 52 | .260 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-10-05 | SDP | SFG | W | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980-10-04 | SDP | SFG | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980-10-03 | SDP | SFG | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-10-01 | SDP | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-28 | SDP | LAD | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-27 | SDP | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-26 | SDP | LAD | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-22 | SDP | HOU | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-20 | SDP | ATL | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-17 | SDP | LAD | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 4 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 121 | 90 | 72 | 221 | 20 | 14 |
| OF | 236 | 210 | 433 | 23 | 14 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | CAL | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | CAL | OF | 3 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | CAL | 2B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | CAL | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | CAL | OF | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | CLE | 2B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | CLE | 3B | 26 | 20 | 23 | 41 | 5 | 1 |
| 1977 | CLE | OF | 99 | 88 | 167 | 10 | 2 | 2 |
| 1978 | CLE | OF | 81 | 74 | 171 | 6 | 7 | 2 |
| 1979 | CLE | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | CLE | OF | 37 | 37 | 73 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| 1979 | SDN | 3B | 70 | 64 | 44 | 162 | 11 | 12 |
| 1979 | SDN | OF | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | SDN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | SDN | 3B | 21 | 6 | 5 | 17 | 4 | 1 |
| 1980 | SDN | OF | 8 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 4 |
| Third Base | 121 |
| Left Field | 58 |
| Center Field | 41 |
| Right Field | 148 |
| Designated Hitter | 28 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Paul Dade (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Paul Dade: the record in brief
Paul Dade played a first major league game on September 12, 1975 and a last one on October 5, 1980. By club, Dade's seasons break down as the California Angels (1975 to 1976), the Cleveland Indians (1977 through 1979), and the San Diego Padres (1979 to 1980). Dade, an outfielder by primary position, both batted and threw right-handed. Dade is listed at 185 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame. Dade was born on December 7, 1951, in Seattle, WA, USA. The bio records the death on August 25, 2016, in Seattle, WA, USA. The bio lists the given name Lonnie Paul.
Dade finished with 355 hits from 1,313 at bats in 439 games, which works out to .270, along with 10 homers, 107 runs batted in, and 57 stolen bases. Dade got on base at a .328 rate and slugged .345 (.673 OPS). Against a .261 league average for those years, Dade's .270 average was near the norm. In OPS terms, Dade's .673 stands 5.3% below the league's .710. The hits column peaks at 134, in 1977.
Frequently Asked Questions about Paul Dade
- What years did Paul Dade play?
- Paul Dade played in Major League Baseball from 1975 to 1980.
- Was Paul Dade a pitcher?
- No. Paul Dade was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Paul Dade hit?
- Paul Dade hit 10 career home runs with 355 hits.
- What teams did Paul Dade play for?
- Paul Dade played for 3 teams: the California Angels (1975–1976), the Cleveland Indians (1977–1979), and the San Diego Padres (1979–1980).
- What were Paul Dade's career stats?
- In 439 games, Paul Dade had 355 hits, 10 home runs, 107 RBI, 186 runs, and 57 stolen bases, with a .270 batting average.
- What position did Paul Dade play?
- Paul Dade played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Paul Dade and how much did he weigh?
- Paul Dade was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Paul Dade hit each season?
- Paul Dade's home runs by season: 0 in 1975, 0 in 1976, 3 in 1977, 3 in 1978, 4 in 1979, and 0 in 1980. His most in one season was 4, in 1979.
- What was Paul Dade's career batting average?
- Paul Dade batted .270 over his career, with 355 hits in 1,313 at bats.
- How many RBI did Paul Dade have?
- Paul Dade drove in 107 runs in his career.
- Is Paul Dade in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Paul Dade has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.