Paul Mirabella
Born: 3/20/1954 in Belleville, NJ, USA
MLB Debut: 1978-07-28 | Final Game: 1990-09-27
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Paul Thomas Mirabella
Biography
Paul Mirabella, born in 1954, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1978 until his retirement on September 27, 1990. He made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the game was evolving, transitioning from the deadball era into a more offensive-focused style. Over the course of his career, Mirabella compiled a record of 19 wins and 29 losses, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 4.45. He struck out a total of 258 batters and secured 13 saves, showcasing his ability to contribute both as a starter and a reliever.
Mirabella’s playing style reflected the versatility needed in the changing landscape of baseball during the late 1970s and 1980s. While he may not have achieved the same level of acclaim as some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant. His career spanned 12 seasons in the majors, allowing him to witness and adapt to the shifting dynamics of the game, which included a greater emphasis on power hitting and strategic pitching. After stepping away from the game, Mirabella left behind a legacy as a steady presence on the mound, remembered for his resilience and tenacity in the face of competition.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 29 | 298 | 33 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 499.7 | 526 | 247 | 43 | 239 | 258 | 4.45 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | TEX | AL | 3 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 28.0 | 30 | 18 | 17 | 23 | 5.79 | -3.5 |
| 1979 | NYY | AL | 0 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.3 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 8.79 | - |
| 1980 | TOR | AL | 5 | 12 | 33 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 130.7 | 151 | 63 | 66 | 53 | 4.34 | -2609.4 |
| 1981 | TOR | AL | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.7 | 20 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 7.36 | -440.8 |
| 1982 | TEX | AL | 1 | 1 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 50.7 | 46 | 27 | 22 | 29 | 4.80 | -200.0 |
| 1983 | BAL | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.7 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 5.59 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | SEA | AL | 2 | 5 | 52 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 68.0 | 74 | 33 | 32 | 41 | 4.37 | -610.7 |
| 1985 | SEA | AL | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.7 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 1.32 | 364.1 |
| 1986 | SEA | AL | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 8.53 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | ATL | AL | 2 | 1 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 29.3 | 30 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 4.91 | - |
| 1988 | ATL | AL | 2 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 60.0 | 44 | 11 | 21 | 33 | 1.65 | - |
| 1989 | ATL | AL | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.3 | 18 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 7.63 | - |
| 1990 | ATL | AL | 4 | 2 | 44 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 59.0 | 66 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 3.97 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 298 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | TEX | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1979 | NYY | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1980 | TOR | AL | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1981 | TOR | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | TEX | AL | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | BAL | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | SEA | AL | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1985 | SEA | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | SEA | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | ATL | AL | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | ATL | AL | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | ATL | AL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | ATL | AL | 44 | 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 | 298 | 33 | 33 | 73 | 7 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | TEX | P | 10 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | NYA | P | 10 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | TOR | P | 33 | 22 | 9 | 20 | 1 | 1 |
| 1981 | TOR | P | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | TEX | P | 40 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| 1983 | BAL | P | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | SEA | P | 52 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985 | SEA | P | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | SEA | P | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | ML4 | P | 29 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 1988 | ML4 | P | 38 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989 | ML4 | P | 13 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | ML4 | P | 44 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 298 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | ML4 | AL | $230,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $230,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montclair State University | Montclair | NJ | 1974, 1975 |