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

W–L 1–0
ERA 6.60
WHIP 2.07
SO 10
Pitcher PIV -450.7
Position
Pitcher
Bats / Throws
R / R
Height / Weight
6'1" / 190 lb
Born
1/14/1967 in Gallipolis, OH, USA
MLB Debut
1993-07-11
Last Game
1996-08-16

Full name: Edward Paul Fletcher

Career Pitching Statistics

Paul Fletcher — Career Pitching Statistics
W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 0 12 0 0 0 0 15.0 21 11 2 10 10 6.60 -450.7

Career ERA 6.60 vs. league average 4.42 across their career seasons — 49.4% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Pitching Career Arc

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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.

Career Batting Statistics

Paul Fletcher — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 0

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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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.

Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).

Batting — Home / Away

Paul Fletcher — Batting — Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home1000000—
Away200000—

Pitching — Home / Away

Paul Fletcher — Pitching — Home / Away
SplitGIPHERBBSOERA
Home1013.021119107.62
Away22.000100.00

Last 10 Games — Pitching

Paul Fletcher — Last 10 Games — Pitching
DateTmOppDecIPHRERBBSOHR
1996-08-16 OAKBAL — 1.1633100
1995-09-24 PHICIN — 2.0100240
1995-09-18 PHIMIA — 1.0000220
1995-09-16 PHINYN — 1.1000100
1995-09-08 PHIHOU — 1.0544100
1995-08-27 PHILAD — 2.2322021
1995-08-22 PHISDP — 0.2000000
1995-08-20 PHISFG — 2.0300110
1995-08-18 PHISFG — 1.0222001
1995-08-17 PHIHOU W 0.2000000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Paul Fletcher — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
P 12 0 0 1 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

Circle size = games played at each position.

Paul Fletcher — Career Games by Position
Position Games
Pitcher 12

College History

Paul Fletcher — 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.