Paul Masterson
Born: 10/16/1915 in Chicago, IL, USA
Died: 11/27/1997 in Chicago, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1940-09-15 | Final Game: 1942-05-03
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Paul Nicholas Masterson
Biography
Paul Masterson was born in 1915 and played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1940 until 1942. During his brief career, he made a mark with a record of 1-0 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.84. Masterson showcased his ability on the mound with a total of 14 strikeouts, contributing to his team's efforts during an era that was characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive style of play.
Despite a short playing career, Masterson's presence in the league reflected the challenges and dynamics of baseball during the early 1940s, a time marked by World War II and its impact on professional sports. He did not record any saves, underscoring his role primarily as a starting pitcher during his limited time in the majors. While not a household name in baseball history, Masterson's journey in the sport adds to the rich tapestry of player experiences that shaped the game during a pivotal moment in its evolution.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 24.7 | 26 | 16 | 1 | 13 | 14 | 5.84 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 7.20 | 0.0 |
| 1941 | PHI | NL | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11.3 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 4.76 | 298.3 |
| 1942 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.3 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 6.48 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | PHI | NL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1941 | PHI | NL | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1942 | PHI | NL | 4 | 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 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | PHI | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941 | PHI | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942 | PHI | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 8 |