Paul Faries
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1990-1993)
Paul Faries was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 1993 for the San Diego Padres and the San Francisco Giants, a span of 4 seasons. In 96 career games, he hit .201 with 43 hits and 14 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 165 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1990-09-06
- Last Game
- 1993-09-26
Full name: Paul Tyrrell Faries
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96 | 214 | 26 | 43 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 5 | 20 | 34 | .201 | .273 | .252 | .525 | -636 |
Career AVG .201 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 22.3% below league average.
Career OBP .273 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 16.2% below league average.
Career SLG .252 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 35.0% below league average.
Career OPS .525 vs. league average .714 across their career seasons — 26.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | SDN | NL | 14 | 37 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 7 | .189 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1991 | SDN | NL | 57 | 130 | 13 | 23 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 21 | .177 | .255 (-31%) | .323 (-19%) | .384 (-44%) | .708 (-33%) | -635.6 |
| 1992 | SDN | NL | 10 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .455 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1993 | SFN | NL | 15 | 36 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 96 | 214 | 26 | 43 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 5 | 20 | 34 | .201 | — | — | — | — | -636 | ||
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 (96 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 46 | 77 | 10 | 17 | 0 | 6 | .221 |
| Away | 50 | 137 | 16 | 26 | 0 | 8 | .190 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-09-26 | SFG | SDP | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-09-21 | SFG | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-09-17 | SFG | CIN | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-09-14 | SFG | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-09-13 | SFG | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-09-11 | SFG | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-07-26 | SFG | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-07-22 | SFG | PHI | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-07-21 | SFG | WSN | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-07-20 | SFG | WSN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 54 | 41 | 103 | 132 | 2 | 25 |
| 3B | 16 | 8 | 6 | 19 | 2 | 1 |
| SS | 17 | 9 | 11 | 27 | 1 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | SDN | 2B | 7 | 6 | 20 | 18 | 0 | 3 |
| 1990 | SDN | 3B | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 1990 | SDN | SS | 4 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 4 |
| 1991 | SDN | 2B | 36 | 28 | 67 | 92 | 2 | 18 |
| 1991 | SDN | 3B | 12 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | SDN | SS | 8 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 0 | 2 |
| 1992 | SDN | 2B | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 | SDN | 3B | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | SDN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | SFN | 2B | 7 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 0 | 3 |
| 1993 | SFN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | SFN | SS | 4 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 54 |
| Third Base | 16 |
| Shortstop | 17 |
Salary History
Paul Faries's recorded salaries total $222,500 over 2 seasons, 1991 to 1992. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Faries's career ran from 1990 to 1993. No salary is recorded for 1990 and 1993.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | SDN | NL | $122,500 |
| 1991 | SDN | NL | $100,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $222,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepperdine University | Malibu | CA | 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 |
Paul Faries: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 6, 1990 and the final game on September 26, 1993, Paul Faries built the record summarized on this page. Faries played for the San Diego Padres (1990 to 1992) and the San Francisco Giants (1993). The bio lists Faries as a second baseman who batted and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 5 feet, 10 inches and 165 pounds. Faries was born on February 20, 1965, in Berkeley, CA, USA. Paul Faries was the playing name; the full given name is Paul Tyrrell.
The batting record for Faries: 96 games, 43 hits in 214 at bats, and a .201 average, along with 14 RBI. Faries got on base at a .273 rate and slugged .252 (.525 OPS). Set against a .259 league average for the same years, Faries's .201 average sits 22.3% below it. The OPS comparison is .525 to a league .714, 26.4% below average. No season topped the 23 hits of 1991. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .177 in 1991, did not top the league's .255.
Frequently Asked Questions about Paul Faries
- What years did Paul Faries play?
- Paul Faries played in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 1993.
- Was Paul Faries a pitcher?
- No. Paul Faries was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Paul Faries hit?
- Paul Faries hit 0 career home runs with 43 hits.
- What teams did Paul Faries play for?
- Paul Faries played for 2 teams: the San Diego Padres (1990–1992) and the San Francisco Giants (1993).
- What were Paul Faries's career stats?
- In 96 games, Paul Faries had 43 hits, 14 RBI, 26 runs, and 5 stolen bases, with a .201 batting average.
- How much did Paul Faries earn in his career?
- Paul Faries's recorded salaries total $222,500 over 2 seasons, 1991 to 1992. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Faries's career ran from 1990 to 1993. No salary is recorded for 1990 and 1993.
- What was Paul Faries's salary?
- Paul Faries's last recorded salary was $122,500, in 1992. His highest recorded salary was $122,500, in 1992, and his lowest was $100,000, in 1991. The Salary History table lists each season from 1991 to 1992.
- What position did Paul Faries play?
- Paul Faries played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Paul Faries and how much did he weigh?
- Paul Faries was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 165 pounds.
- What was Paul Faries's career batting average?
- Paul Faries batted .201 over his career, with 43 hits in 214 at bats.
- How many RBI did Paul Faries have?
- Paul Faries drove in 14 runs in his career.
- Is Paul Faries in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Paul Faries has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.