Sean DePaula
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1999-2002)
Sean DePaula was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2002 for the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 4 seasons. Across 29 career appearances, he went 1-1 with a 6.75 ERA and 42 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 593.4.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 215 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1999-08-31
- Last Game
- 2002-08-01
Full name: Sean Michael DePaula
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.2 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 18 | 4.63 | 4.71 (+2%) | 1137.0 |
| 2000 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.2 | 20 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 5.94 | 4.77 (-25%) | -543.6 |
| 2002 | CLE | AL | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.1 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 12.79 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 1 | 1 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34.2 | 39 | 26 | 20 | 42 | 6.75 | — | 593 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (58 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 16 | 21.0 | 20 | 14 | 9 | 24 | 6.00 |
| Away | 13 | 13.2 | 19 | 12 | 11 | 18 | 7.90 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-08-01 | CLE | SEA | L | 0.2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2002-07-29 | CLE | OAK | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-07-28 | CLE | DET | W | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002-07-26 | CLE | DET | — | 3.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 2002-07-21 | CLE | KCR | — | 1.0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000-05-27 | CLE | CHW | — | 1.1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000-05-24 | CLE | DET | — | 1.1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000-05-20 | CLE | NYY | — | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000-05-19 | CLE | NYY | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000-05-16 | CLE | DET | — | 0.2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 29 |
Salary History
Sean DePaula's recorded salaries total $200,000 over 1 season, in 1999. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and DePaula's career ran from 1999 to 2002. No salary is recorded for 2000 and 2002.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | CLE | AL | $200,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $200,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest University | Winston-Salem | NC | 1994, 1995, 1996 |
Sean DePaula: the record in brief
Sean DePaula's major league career runs from a debut on August 31, 1999 to a final game on August 1, 2002. All of the seasons listed were played for the Cleveland Indians. DePaula played primarily as a pitcher and both batted and threw right-handed. Born on November 7, 1973, in Newton, MA, USA, DePaula was listed at 6'4" and 215 pounds. The given name on file is Sean Michael DePaula.
The pitching table credits DePaula with a 1-1 record and a 6.75 ERA in 29 games. The totals include 42 strikeouts. The league ERA over DePaula's seasons was 4.59, so the 6.75 figure ran 47.2% worse than average. 1999 was DePaula's sharpest full season, a 4.63 ERA against the league's 4.71. By Pitcher PIV, Baseball Data Hub's measure of run prevention relative to each season's league, DePaula's career adds up to 593.4.
Every defensive appearance on record for DePaula, 29 games, came at pitcher. The fielding table credits DePaula with 6 putouts, 4 assists and 0 errors on the mound.
Pitching in the playoffs, DePaula went 0-0 with a 1.80 ERA in 3 games. Those appearances came in 1999.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sean DePaula
- What years did Sean DePaula play?
- Sean DePaula played in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2002.
- Was Sean DePaula a pitcher?
- Yes. Sean DePaula pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 42 strikeouts.
- What teams did Sean DePaula play for?
- Sean DePaula played for one team, the Cleveland Indians (1999–2000, 2002).
- What were Sean DePaula's career stats?
- In 29 games, Sean DePaula went 1-1 with a 6.75 ERA, 42 strikeouts, and 34.2 innings pitched.
- How much did Sean DePaula earn in his career?
- Sean DePaula's recorded salaries total $200,000 over 1 season, in 1999. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and DePaula's career ran from 1999 to 2002. No salary is recorded for 2000 and 2002.
- What was Sean DePaula's salary?
- Sean DePaula's recorded salary was $200,000 in 1999.
- What position did Sean DePaula play?
- Sean DePaula played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Sean DePaula and how much did he weigh?
- Sean DePaula was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 215 pounds.
- What was Sean DePaula's career ERA?
- Sean DePaula finished with a 6.75 career ERA, going 1-1 with 42 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Sean DePaula have?
- Sean DePaula recorded 42 career strikeouts.
- Is Sean DePaula in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Sean DePaula has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.