Phil Paine
Born: 6/8/1930 in Chepachet, RI, USA
Died: 2/19/1978 in Lebanon, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1951-07-14 | Final Game: 1958-09-19
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Phillips Steere Paine
Biography
Phil Paine, born in 1930, was a talented pitcher whose career spanned from 1951 until his retirement in 1958. Making his mark in a competitive era of baseball, Paine showcased his skills on the mound with a record of 10-1, reflecting his effectiveness and reliability as a pitcher. His career earned run average (ERA) of 3.24 underscored his ability to limit opposing teams' scoring while demonstrating strong command and composure under pressure. Throughout his time in the league, he struck out 101 batters, showcasing his strikeout capability and contributing to his teamsโ defensive efforts.
Paine's career, while relatively brief, was marked by significant achievements, including one save that highlighted his versatility as a pitcher. Competing during the post-World War II era, he played in a time when the game was transitioning, with an increasing emphasis on power hitting and strategic pitching. Phil Paine's contributions to the teams he played for, along with his impressive career statistics, solidified his place in baseball history as a noteworthy player of his time.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1 | 95 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 150.0 | 144 | 54 | 12 | 80 | 101 | 3.24 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | BSN | NL | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35.3 | 36 | 12 | 20 | 17 | 3.06 | -223.2 |
| 1954 | ATL | NL | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.0 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 3.86 | - |
| 1955 | ATL | NL | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.3 | 20 | 7 | 14 | 26 | 2.49 | - |
| 1956 | ATL | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | - |
| 1957 | ATL | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0.00 | - |
| 1958 | STL | NL | 5 | 1 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 73.3 | 70 | 29 | 31 | 45 | 3.56 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.214 | 0.214 | 0.214 | 0.429 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | BSN | NL | 21 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1954 | ATL | NL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1955 | ATL | NL | 15 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1956 | ATL | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1957 | ATL | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1958 | STL | NL | 46 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 95 | 0 | 9 | 25 | 4 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | BSN | P | 21 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1954 | ML1 | P | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1955 | ML1 | P | 15 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 1956 | ML1 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1957 | ML1 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958 | SLN | P | 46 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 95 |