Paul Maholm
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2005-2014)
Paul Maholm was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2014 for 4 teams, including the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 10 seasons. Across 273 career appearances, he went 77-100 with a 4.30 ERA and 984 strikeouts. He also batted .109 with 2 home runs.
- 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
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 245 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2005-08-30
- Last Game
- 2014-08-01
Full name: Paul Gurner Maholm
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | PIT | NL | 3 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41.1 | 31 | 10 | 17 | 26 | 2.18 | 4.29 (+49%) | 467.2 |
| 2006 | PIT | NL | 8 | 10 | 30 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 176.0 | 202 | 93 | 81 | 117 | 4.76 | 4.53 (-5%) | -1227.6 |
| 2007 | PIT | NL | 10 | 15 | 29 | 29 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 177.2 | 204 | 99 | 49 | 105 | 5.02 | 4.47 (-12%) | -546.3 |
| 2008 | PIT | NL | 9 | 9 | 31 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 206.1 | 201 | 85 | 63 | 139 | 3.71 | 4.32 (+14%) | 909.7 |
| 2009 | PIT | NL | 8 | 9 | 31 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 194.2 | 221 | 96 | 60 | 119 | 4.44 | 4.32 (-3%) | 2506.6 |
| 2010 | PIT | NL | 9 | 15 | 32 | 32 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 185.1 | 228 | 105 | 62 | 102 | 5.10 | 4.08 (-25%) | -463.2 |
| 2011 | PIT | NL | 6 | 14 | 26 | 26 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 162.1 | 160 | 66 | 50 | 97 | 3.66 | 3.94 (+7%) | 668.2 |
| 2012 | CHN | NL | 9 | 6 | 21 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 120.1 | 115 | 50 | 34 | 81 | 3.74 | 4.01 (+7%) | -382.6 |
| 2012 | ATL | NL | 4 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 68.2 | 63 | 27 | 19 | 59 | 3.54 | 4.01 (+12%) | 435.2 |
| 2013 | ATL | NL | 10 | 11 | 26 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 153.0 | 169 | 75 | 47 | 105 | 4.41 | 3.87 (-14%) | -1422.6 |
| 2014 | LAN | NL | 1 | 5 | 30 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 70.2 | 82 | 38 | 28 | 34 | 4.84 | 3.74 (-29%) | -2150.2 |
| Career · 11 seasons | 77 | 100 | 273 | 250 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1,556.1 | 1,676 | 744 | 510 | 984 | 4.30 | — | -1,205 | ||
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
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 273 | 478 | 20 | 52 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 0 | 24 | 252 | .109 | .151 | .130 | .281 | -3,386 |
Career AVG .109 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 58.2% below league average.
Career OBP .151 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 53.6% below league average.
Career SLG .130 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — 68.3% below league average.
Career OPS .281 vs. league average .736 across their career seasons — 61.8% below league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | PIT | NL | 6 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | .133 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2006 | PIT | NL | 30 | 55 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 31 | .109 | .269 (-59%) | .336 (-54%) | .431 (-75%) | .768 (-66%) | -601.9 |
| 2007 | PIT | NL | 29 | 59 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 29 | .186 | .268 (-30%) | .335 (-40%) | .422 (-52%) | .758 (-47%) | -455.2 |
| 2008 | PIT | NL | 31 | 65 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 28 | .123 | .263 (-53%) | .333 (-41%) | .416 (-70%) | .749 (-57%) | -602.3 |
| 2009 | PIT | NL | 31 | 58 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 36 | .069 | .262 (-74%) | .332 (-66%) | .417 (-67%) | .750 (-66%) | -641.8 |
| 2010 | PIT | NL | 32 | 56 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 31 | .089 | .257 (-65%) | .325 (-63%) | .402 (-78%) | .728 (-71%) | -635.1 |
| 2011 | PIT | NL | 26 | 46 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 22 | .109 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2012 | CHN | NL | 21 | 39 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 22 | .077 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2012 | ATL | NL | 11 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | .042 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2013 | ATL | NL | 26 | 52 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 25 | .135 | .253 (-47%) | .317 (-52%) | .396 (-56%) | .714 (-55%) | -449.6 |
| 2014 | LAN | NL | 30 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 11 seasons | 273 | 478 | 20 | 52 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 0 | 24 | 252 | .109 | — | — | — | — | -3,386 | ||
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 (546 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 136 | 249 | 10 | 26 | 0 | 9 | .104 |
| Away | 137 | 229 | 10 | 26 | 2 | 9 | .114 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 136 | 823.0 | 810 | 334 | 246 | 496 | 3.65 |
| Away | 137 | 733.1 | 866 | 410 | 264 | 488 | 5.03 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-08-01 | LAD | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-07-25 | LAD | SFG | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-07-23 | LAD | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-07-22 | LAD | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014-07-19 | LAD | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-07-12 | LAD | SDP | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014-07-08 | LAD | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-07-06 | LAD | COL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-07-01 | LAD | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-06-28 | LAD | STL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-08-01 | LAD | CHC | — | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-07-25 | LAD | SFG | — | 1.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014-07-23 | LAD | PIT | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-07-22 | LAD | PIT | L | 1.1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-07-19 | LAD | STL | — | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014-07-12 | LAD | SDP | — | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014-07-08 | LAD | DET | — | 2.1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014-07-06 | LAD | COL | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-07-01 | LAD | CLE | — | 2.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014-06-28 | LAD | STL | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | PIT | P | 6 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | PIT | P | 30 | 30 | 10 | 41 | 2 | 2 |
| 2007 | PIT | P | 29 | 29 | 4 | 32 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | PIT | P | 31 | 31 | 7 | 30 | 2 | 2 |
| 2009 | PIT | P | 31 | 31 | 9 | 39 | 2 | 3 |
| 2010 | PIT | P | 32 | 32 | 12 | 33 | 3 | 2 |
| 2011 | PIT | P | 26 | 26 | 9 | 28 | 1 | 2 |
| 2012 | CHN | P | 21 | 20 | 4 | 13 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | ATL | P | 11 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | ATL | P | 26 | 26 | 7 | 18 | 1 | 2 |
| 2014 | LAN | P | 30 | 8 | 4 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 273 |
Salary History
Paul Maholm's recorded salaries total $27,155,500 over 9 seasons, 2006 to 2014. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Maholm's career ran from 2005 to 2014. No salary is recorded for 2005.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | LAN | NL | $1,500,000 |
| 2013 | ATL | NL | $6,500,000 |
| 2012 | CHN | NL | $4,250,000 |
| 2011 | PIT | NL | $6,250,000 |
| 2010 | PIT | NL | $5,000,000 |
| 2009 | PIT | NL | $2,500,000 |
| 2008 | PIT | NL | $424,500 |
| 2007 | PIT | NL | $403,000 |
| 2006 | PIT | NL | $328,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $27,155,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi State University | Mississippi State | MS | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Paul Maholm (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Paul Maholm: the record in brief
August 30, 2005 and August 1, 2014 bracket Paul Maholm's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. By club, Maholm's seasons break down as the Pittsburgh Pirates (2005 through 2011), the Chicago Cubs (2012), the Atlanta Braves (2012 to 2013), and the Los Angeles Dodgers (2014). Listed as a pitcher, Maholm batted and threw left-handed. Height and weight on file: 6-foot-2 and 245 pounds. Maholm was born on June 25, 1982, in Greenwood, MS, USA. The given name on file is Paul Gurner Maholm.
Maholm went 77-100 with a 4.30 ERA in 273 games, 250 of them starts. The totals include 984 strikeouts. Maholm's 4.30 ERA was close to the 4.16 league figure for those seasons. Maholm won 10 games in 2007, the most of any season listed. The strikeout high was 139 in 2008. 2011 was Maholm's sharpest full season, a 3.66 ERA against the league's 3.94.
Frequently Asked Questions about Paul Maholm
- What years did Paul Maholm play?
- Paul Maholm played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2014.
- Was Paul Maholm a pitcher?
- Yes. Paul Maholm pitched in the major leagues, recording 77 wins and 984 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Paul Maholm hit?
- Paul Maholm hit 2 career home runs with 52 hits.
- What teams did Paul Maholm play for?
- Paul Maholm played for 4 teams: the Pittsburgh Pirates (2005–2011), the Chicago Cubs (2012), the Atlanta Braves (2012–2013), and the Los Angeles Dodgers (2014).
- What were Paul Maholm's career stats?
- In 273 games, Paul Maholm went 77-100 with a 4.30 ERA, 984 strikeouts, and 1,556.1 innings pitched. At the plate he had 52 hits and 2 home runs.
- How much did Paul Maholm earn in his career?
- Paul Maholm's recorded salaries total $27,155,500 over 9 seasons, 2006 to 2014. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Maholm's career ran from 2005 to 2014. No salary is recorded for 2005.
- What was Paul Maholm's salary?
- Paul Maholm's last recorded salary was $1,500,000, in 2014. His highest recorded salary was $6,500,000, in 2013, and his lowest was $328,000, in 2006. The Salary History table lists each season from 2006 to 2014.
- What position did Paul Maholm play?
- Paul Maholm played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Paul Maholm and how much did he weigh?
- Paul Maholm was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 245 pounds.
- What was Paul Maholm's career ERA?
- Paul Maholm finished with a 4.30 career ERA, going 77-100 with 984 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Paul Maholm have?
- Paul Maholm recorded 984 career strikeouts.
- Is Paul Maholm in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Paul Maholm has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.