Paul Fletcher
Born: 1/14/1967 in Gallipolis, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1993-07-11 | Final Game: 1996-08-16
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Edward Paul Fletcher
Biography
Paul Fletcher, born in 1967, was a professional baseball pitcher who had a brief but notable career in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1996. Fletcher was known for his resilience on the mound, which he showcased during his time with the teams he played for. He finished his career with a record of 1-0 and an earned run average (ERA) of 6.6, demonstrating the challenges he faced in maintaining consistency at the highest level of the sport. Over the course of his career, he recorded 10 strikeouts, reflecting his ability to miss bats, albeit in limited opportunities.
Fletcher's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by evolving pitching styles and offensive explosions. While he did not achieve the level of fame or success enjoyed by many of his contemporaries, his journey through the major leagues contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history. After hanging up his cleats in 1996, Fletcher left the game behind, but his experience as a pitcher during this dynamic era remains a part of baseball's narrative.
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 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | PHI | NL | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.3 | 15 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 5.40 | -452.0 |
| 1996 | OAK | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 20.25 | 0.0 |
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 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | 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 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | PHI | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | PHI | P | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | OAK | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by 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 |