Del Paddock
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1912)
Del Paddock was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 1912 for the Chicago White Sox and the New York Yankees. In 47 career games, he hit .287 with 45 hits, 1 home runs, and 14 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 389.
- 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 165 lb
- Died
- 2/6/1952 in Remer, MN, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1912-04-14
- Last Game
- 1912-10-01
Full name: Delmar Harold Paddock
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | 157 | 26 | 45 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 9 | 23 | 22 | .287 | .391 | .376 | .767 | 389 |
Career AVG .287 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — +6.6% above league average.
Career OBP .391 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — +16.5% above league average.
Career SLG .376 vs. league average .359 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .767 vs. league average .694 across their career seasons — +10.5% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | CHA | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1912 | NYA | AL | 46 | 156 | 26 | 45 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 9 | 23 | 21 | .288 | .268 (+7%) | .335 (+17%) | .358 (+5%) | .694 (+11%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 47 | 157 | 26 | 45 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 9 | 23 | 22 | .287 | — | — | — | — | 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
View full game log (47 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 26 | 83 | 17 | 26 | 1 | 11 | .313 |
| Away | 21 | 74 | 9 | 19 | 0 | 5 | .257 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912-10-01 | NYY | PHA | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1912-09-30 | NYY | PHA | L | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1912-09-28 | NYY | PHA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912-09-20 | NYY | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1912-09-10 | NYY | SLA | W | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912-09-07 | NYY | PHA | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 1912-09-06 | NYY | PHA | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1912-09-05 | NYY | PHA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1912-09-05 | NYY | PHA | L | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1912-09-04 | NYY | PHA | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 2 |
| Third Base | 40 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Del Paddock: the record in brief
The profile opens with Del Paddock's first major league game on April 14, 1912; the last one listed came on October 1, 1912. By club, Paddock's seasons break down as the Chicago White Sox (1912) and the New York Highlanders (1912). At 5'9" and 165 pounds, Paddock is listed as a third baseman. The bio says Paddock hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. The recorded birth is June 8, 1887, in Volga, SD, USA. Paddock's death is recorded on February 6, 1952, in Remer, MN, USA. Paddock's full given name, per the bio, is Delmar Harold Paddock.
The batting record for Paddock: 47 games, 45 hits in 157 at bats, and a .287 average; the totals also include 1 home run and 14 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .391 and .376 give Paddock a career OPS of .767. The league as a whole hit .269 across Paddock's seasons, which puts the .287 career mark 6.6% above average. The OPS comparison is .767 to a league .694, 10.5% above average. Paddock collected a career-high 45 hits in 1912.
Frequently Asked Questions about Del Paddock
- Was Del Paddock a pitcher?
- No. Del Paddock was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Del Paddock hit?
- Del Paddock hit 1 career home runs with 45 hits.
- What was Del Paddock's career batting average?
- Del Paddock batted .287 over his career, with 45 hits in 157 at bats.
- How many RBI did Del Paddock have?
- Del Paddock drove in 14 runs in his career.
- Is Del Paddock in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Del Paddock has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Del Paddock play for?
- Del Paddock played for the Chicago White Sox and the New York Yankees.