Paul Noce
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1987-1990)
Paul Noce was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1990 for the Chicago Cubs and the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 4 seasons. In 71 career games, he hit .232 with 42 hits, 3 home runs, and 14 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1987-06-01
- Last Game
- 1990-05-17
Full name: Paul David Noce
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | 181 | 17 | 42 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 49 | .232 | .265 | .354 | .618 | -570 |
Career AVG .232 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 10.9% below league average.
Career OBP .265 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 19.3% below league average.
Career SLG .354 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 11.7% below league average.
Career OPS .618 vs. league average .728 across their career seasons — 15.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | CHN | NL | 70 | 180 | 17 | 41 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 49 | .228 | .262 (-13%) | .331 (-21%) | .415 (-16%) | .746 (-18%) | -570.5 |
| 1990 | CIN | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 71 | 181 | 17 | 42 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 49 | .232 | — | — | — | — | -570 | ||
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 (71 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 38 | 95 | 11 | 23 | 3 | 8 | .242 |
| Away | 33 | 86 | 6 | 19 | 0 | 6 | .221 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-05-17 | CIN | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-10-02 | CHC | WSN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-10-01 | CHC | PIT | L | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987-09-23 | CHC | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987-09-17 | CHC | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987-09-12 | CHC | WSN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-09-11 | CHC | WSN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-08-20 | CHC | ATL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-08-19 | CHC | ATL | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-08-16 | CHC | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 36 |
| Third Base | 2 |
| Shortstop | 35 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington State University | Pullman | WA | 1979, 1980, 1981 |
Paul Noce: the record in brief
Paul Noce played a first major league game on June 1, 1987 and a last one on May 17, 1990. The team column moves through the Chicago Cubs (1987) and the Cincinnati Reds (1990). Noce is listed as a second baseman at 175 pounds on a 5-foot-10 frame. Noce batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Noce was born on December 16, 1959, in San Francisco, CA, USA. The given name on file is Paul David Noce.
Noce's career batting table shows 71 games, 181 at bats and 42 hits, a .232 average; the totals also include 3 homers and 14 RBI. Noce's career OPS of .618 combines a .265 on-base mark with .354 slugging. Over the seasons Noce played, league hitters batted .260; the .232 career figure is 10.9% below that. The OPS comparison is .618 to a league .728, 15.1% below average. The hits column peaks at 41, in 1987. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .228 in 1987, did not top the league's .262.
Frequently Asked Questions about Paul Noce
- What years did Paul Noce play?
- Paul Noce played in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1990.
- Was Paul Noce a pitcher?
- No. Paul Noce was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Paul Noce hit?
- Paul Noce hit 3 career home runs with 42 hits.
- What was Paul Noce's career batting average?
- Paul Noce batted .232 over his career, with 42 hits in 181 at bats.
- How many RBI did Paul Noce have?
- Paul Noce drove in 14 runs in his career.
- Is Paul Noce in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Paul Noce has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.