Paul Fletcher
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1993-1996)
Paul Fletcher was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1996 for the Philadelphia Phillies and the Athletics, a span of 4 seasons. Across 12 career appearances, he went 1-0 with a 6.60 ERA and 10 strikeouts.
- 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
- 6'1" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1993-07-11
- Last Game
- 1996-08-16
Full name: Edward Paul Fletcher
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 1995 | PHI | NL | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.1 | 15 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 5.40 | 4.45 (-21%) | -450.7 |
| 1996 | OAK | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 20.25 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.0 | 21 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 6.60 | — | -451 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | PHI | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1995 | PHI | NL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1996 | OAK | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 12 | 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 (24 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 10 | 13.0 | 21 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 7.62 |
| Away | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-08-16 | OAK | BAL | — | 1.1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-24 | PHI | CIN | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995-09-18 | PHI | MIA | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995-09-16 | PHI | NYN | — | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-08 | PHI | HOU | — | 1.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-08-27 | PHI | LAD | — | 2.2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 1995-08-22 | PHI | SDP | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-08-20 | PHI | SFG | — | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995-08-18 | PHI | SFG | — | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995-08-17 | PHI | HOU | W | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 12 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Carolina Aiken | Aiken | SC | 1987 |
| West Virginia State University | Institute | WV | 1988 |
Paul Fletcher: the record in brief
Paul Fletcher's major league career runs from a debut on July 11, 1993 to a final game on August 16, 1996. Fletcher played for the Philadelphia Phillies (1993 through 1995) and the Oakland Athletics (1996). Listed as a pitcher, Fletcher batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 190 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame. Fletcher was born on January 14, 1967, in Gallipolis, OH, USA. Paul Fletcher was the playing name; the full given name is Edward Paul.
Across 12 games (0 starts), Fletcher recorded 1 win against 0 losses with a 6.60 ERA. Also on Fletcher's record: 10 strikeouts. The league ERA over Fletcher's seasons was 4.42, so the 6.60 figure ran 49.4% worse than average. In 1995, one of the busiest seasons, Fletcher posted a 5.40 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.45.
Before the majors, Fletcher played college baseball at University of South Carolina Aiken (1987). The game-log section draws on 24 games of Retrosheet box scores for Fletcher.
Every defensive appearance on record for Fletcher, 12 games, came at pitcher. Fielding on the mound produced 0 putouts and 1 assists against 1 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Paul Fletcher
- What years did Paul Fletcher play?
- Paul Fletcher played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1996.
- Was Paul Fletcher a pitcher?
- Yes. Paul Fletcher pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 10 strikeouts.
- What teams did Paul Fletcher play for?
- Paul Fletcher played for 2 teams: the Philadelphia Phillies (1993, 1995) and the Oakland Athletics (1996).
- What were Paul Fletcher's career stats?
- In 12 games, Paul Fletcher went 1-0 with a 6.60 ERA, 10 strikeouts, and 15.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Paul Fletcher play?
- Paul Fletcher played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Paul Fletcher and how much did he weigh?
- Paul Fletcher was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 190 pounds.
- What was Paul Fletcher's career ERA?
- Paul Fletcher finished with a 6.60 career ERA, going 1-0 with 10 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Paul Fletcher have?
- Paul Fletcher recorded 10 career strikeouts.
- Is Paul Fletcher in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Paul Fletcher has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.