Paul McCullough
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1929)
Paul McCullough was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1929 for the Washington Senators. Across 3 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 8.59 ERA and 3 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
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 190 lb
- Died
- 11/7/1970 in New Castle, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1929-07-02
- Last Game
- 1929-07-08
Full name: Paul Willard McCullough
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | WS1 | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.1 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 8.59 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.1 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 8.59 | — | 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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .289 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .769 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | WS1 | AL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 3 | 7.1 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 8.59 |
Last 3 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929-07-08 | MIN | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929-07-03 | MIN | PHA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1929-07-02 | MIN | PHA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 3 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929-07-08 | MIN | DET | — | 1.0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1929-07-03 | MIN | PHA | — | 4.1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1929-07-02 | MIN | PHA | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 3 |
Paul McCullough: the record in brief
The profile opens with Paul McCullough's first major league game on July 2, 1929; the last one listed came on July 8, 1929. McCullough's only club in the season tables is the Washington Senators. Born on July 28, 1898, in New Castle, PA, USA, McCullough is listed as a pitcher and batted and threw right-handed. McCullough's listed size is 190 pounds on a 5-foot-9 frame. McCullough's death is recorded on November 7, 1970, in New Castle, PA, USA. The given name on file is Paul Willard McCullough.
Across 3 games (0 starts), McCullough recorded 0 wins against 0 losses with a 8.59 ERA. The totals include 3 strikeouts. Against a 4.60 league ERA for the same seasons, the 8.59 mark was 86.8% worse. All of that pitching came in 1929, with 3 games and 3 strikeouts.
McCullough appears at one position only: pitcher, in 3 games.
Frequently Asked Questions about Paul McCullough
- Was Paul McCullough a pitcher?
- Yes. Paul McCullough pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 3 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Paul McCullough hit?
- Paul McCullough hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Paul McCullough play for?
- Paul McCullough played for one team, the Washington Senators (1929).
- What were Paul McCullough's career stats?
- In 3 games, Paul McCullough went 0-0 with a 8.59 ERA, 3 strikeouts, and 7.1 innings pitched.
- What position did Paul McCullough play?
- Paul McCullough played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Paul McCullough and how much did he weigh?
- Paul McCullough was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 190 pounds.
- What was Paul McCullough's career ERA?
- Paul McCullough finished with a 8.59 career ERA, going 0-0 with 3 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Paul McCullough have?
- Paul McCullough recorded 3 career strikeouts.
- Is Paul McCullough in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Paul McCullough has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.