Paul Faries
Born: 2/20/1965 in Berkeley, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1990-09-06 | Final Game: 1993-09-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Paul Tyrrell Faries
Biography
Paul Faries was a professional baseball player born in 1965, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 1993. Faries made his mark in a competitive era marked by the emergence of power hitting and the growing emphasis on offensive statistics. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 96 games, recording 43 hits and finishing with a batting average of .201. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 14 RBIs and showcased his speed on the basepaths with 5 stolen bases.
Faries' playing style was characterized by a blend of speed and versatility, making him a valuable asset for teams seeking depth in their rosters during the early 1990s. While his overall offensive numbers may not have placed him among the elite players of his time, his tenacity and commitment to the game left a lasting impression on those who witnessed his contributions on the field. Faries remains a notable figure in the annals of baseball history, representing the many players who have navigated the challenges of a highly competitive era.
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 | 0.201 | 0.273 | 0.252 | 0.525 | -702.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | SDP | NL | 14 | 37 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0.189 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | SDP | NL | 57 | 130 | 13 | 23 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 21 | 0.177 | -702.7 |
| 1992 | SDP | NL | 10 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.455 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | SFG | NL | 15 | 36 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
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
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 54 |
| Third Base | 16 |
| Shortstop | 17 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | SDN | NL | $122,500 |
| 1991 | SDN | NL | $100,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $222,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepperdine University | Malibu | CA | 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 |