Sean DePaula
Born: 11/7/1973 in Newton, MA, USA
MLB Debut: 1999-08-31 | Final Game: 2002-08-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 215 lbs
Full name: Sean Michael DePaula
Biography
Sean DePaula was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2002. Born in 1973, DePaula's career spanned a transitional period in the sport, marked by both the rise of power hitting and the evolving strategies of pitching. Over the course of his time in the league, he compiled a win-loss record of 1-1 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 6.75. Despite facing challenges on the mound, DePaula showcased his capabilities with a total of 42 strikeouts during his brief career.
DePaula's playing style was characterized by a mix of determination and adaptability, essential traits for pitchers navigating the competitive landscape of the early 2000s. While he did not record any saves, his contributions to his teams were significant, reflecting the depth of talent often required from pitchers in the bullpen. Though his time in the majors was short-lived, DePaula remains a part of baseball history, embodying the journey of many players striving to make their mark in the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34.7 | 39 | 26 | 6 | 20 | 42 | 6.75 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.7 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 18 | 4.63 | 1137.0 |
| 2000 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.7 | 20 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 5.94 | -545.5 |
| 2002 | CLE | AL | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 12.79 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | CLE | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | CLE | AL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | CLE | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | ALDS1 | CLE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1.80 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | ALDS1 | CLE | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1.80 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 29 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | CLE | P | 11 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | CLE | P | 13 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | CLE | P | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 29 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | CLE | AL | $200,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $200,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest University | Winston-Salem | NC | 1994, 1995, 1996 |