Paul Hartzell
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1976-1984)
Paul Hartzell was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1976 to 1984 for 4 teams, including the California Angels, a span of 9 seasons. Across 170 career appearances, he went 27-39 with a 3.90 ERA and 237 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 630.0.
- 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
- 6'5" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1976-04-10
- Last Game
- 1984-09-24
Full name: Paul Franklin Hartzell
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | CAL | AL | 7 | 4 | 37 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 166.0 | 166 | 51 | 43 | 51 | 2.77 | 3.51 (+21%) | 293.3 |
| 1977 | CAL | AL | 8 | 12 | 41 | 23 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 189.1 | 200 | 75 | 38 | 79 | 3.57 | 4.00 (+11%) | 2302.6 |
| 1978 | CAL | AL | 6 | 10 | 54 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 157.0 | 168 | 60 | 41 | 55 | 3.44 | 3.69 (+7%) | 1059.0 |
| 1979 | MIN | AL | 6 | 10 | 28 | 26 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 163.0 | 193 | 97 | 44 | 44 | 5.36 | 4.00 (-34%) | -2075.3 |
| 1980 | BAL | AL | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.2 | 22 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 6.62 | 3.84 (-72%) | -918.8 |
| 1984 | ML4 | AL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.1 | 17 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 7.84 | 3.81 (-106%) | -30.6 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 27 | 39 | 170 | 77 | 22 | 2 | 12 | 703.1 | 766 | 305 | 181 | 237 | 3.90 | — | 630 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | CAL | AL | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1977 | CAL | AL | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1978 | CAL | AL | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1979 | MIN | AL | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1980 | BAL | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1984 | ML4 | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 170 | 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 (340 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 85 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 85 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 85 | 352.2 | 387 | 158 | 97 | 124 | 4.03 |
| Away | 85 | 350.2 | 379 | 146 | 84 | 113 | 3.75 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-09-24 | MIL | DET | L | 6.2 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984-09-16 | MIL | BAL | — | 3.0 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984-09-07 | MIL | BAL | — | 0.1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-05 | MIL | BOS | — | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-06-14 | BAL | SEA | L | 0.1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1980-06-10 | BAL | OAK | — | 3.2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-05-28 | BAL | CLE | — | 4.1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980-05-21 | BAL | CLE | — | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-05-14 | BAL | TEX | L | 0.0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1980-05-08 | BAL | MIL | — | 7.2 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 170 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lehigh University | Bethlehem | PA | 1973, 1974, 1975 |
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Paul Hartzell: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 10, 1976 and the final game on September 24, 1984, Paul Hartzell built the record summarized on this page. By club, Hartzell's seasons break down as the California Angels (1976 to 1978), the Minnesota Twins (1979), the Baltimore Orioles (1980), and the Milwaukee Brewers (1984). At 6 feet, 5 inches and 200 pounds, Hartzell is listed as a pitcher. The bio says Hartzell batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is November 2, 1953, in Bloomsburg, PA, USA. Paul Hartzell was the playing name; the full given name is Paul Franklin.
Hartzell went 27-39 with a 3.90 ERA in 170 games, 77 of them starts. Hartzell had 237 strikeouts, 22 complete games, and 12 saves. Hartzell's 3.90 ERA was close to the 3.81 league figure for those seasons. The best win total was 8, in 1977. 1976 was Hartzell's sharpest full season, a 2.77 ERA against the league's 3.51. Pitcher PIV, the site's era-adjusted run-prevention measure, totals 630.0 for Hartzell's career.
Hartzell appears at one position only: pitcher, in 170 games. On the mound, Hartzell's fielding totals are 65 putouts, 122 assists and 11 errors.
The college table lists Lehigh University in 1973, 1974, and 1975. Retrosheet box scores cover 340 of Hartzell's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Frequently Asked Questions about Paul Hartzell
- What years did Paul Hartzell play?
- Paul Hartzell played in Major League Baseball from 1976 to 1984.
- Was Paul Hartzell a pitcher?
- Yes. Paul Hartzell pitched in the major leagues, recording 27 wins and 237 strikeouts.
- What teams did Paul Hartzell play for?
- Paul Hartzell played for 4 teams: the California Angels (1976–1978), the Minnesota Twins (1979), the Baltimore Orioles (1980), and the Milwaukee Brewers (1984).
- What were Paul Hartzell's career stats?
- In 170 games, Paul Hartzell went 27-39 with a 3.90 ERA, 237 strikeouts, 703.1 innings pitched, and 12 saves.
- What position did Paul Hartzell play?
- Paul Hartzell played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Paul Hartzell and how much did he weigh?
- Paul Hartzell was listed at 6 feet 5 inches and 200 pounds.
- What was Paul Hartzell's career ERA?
- Paul Hartzell finished with a 3.90 career ERA, going 27-39 with 237 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Paul Hartzell have?
- Paul Hartzell recorded 237 career strikeouts.
- Is Paul Hartzell in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Paul Hartzell has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.