Paul Musser
Born: 6/24/1889 in Millheim, PA, USA
Died: 7/7/1973 in State College, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1912-06-06 | Final Game: 1919-08-12
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs
Biography
Paul Musser was a professional baseball player born in 1889, whose career spanned from 1912 to 1919. Throughout his time in Major League Baseball, Musser played primarily as a position player, appearing in a total of 12 games. Despite his limited opportunities on the field, Musser's experience in the sport came during a transformative era for baseball, as the game was evolving from the deadball era into a more offensive-oriented approach.
In his time in the majors, Musser faced significant challenges, as reflected in his career statistics—he finished with 0 hits, 0 home runs, and 0 RBIs, resulting in a batting average of 0.0. His time on the field was brief and not marked by individual statistical achievements, but Musser's presence in the game during a pivotal period in baseball history highlights the fierce competition and the depth of talent required to excel in the sport. After his departure from the majors, he remained a part of baseball history, representing the numerous players who contributed to the sport's rich narrative, even if their playing careers did not yield traditional accolades.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 40.3 | 42 | 15 | 0 | 24 | 24 | 3.35 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | WSN | AL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20.7 | 16 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 2.61 | - |
| 1919 | BOS | AL | 0 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 19.7 | 26 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 4.12 | 384.9 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 15 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | WSN | AL | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1919 | BOS | AL | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 12 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | WS1 | P | 7 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919 | BOS | P | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 12 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susquehanna University | Selinsgrove | PA | 1908, 1909, 1910 |