Josh Paul
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1999-2007)
Josh Paul was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2007 for 5 teams, including the Chicago White Sox, a span of 9 seasons. In 321 career games, he hit .244 with 174 hits, 10 home runs, and 73 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1999-09-07
- Last Game
- 2007-09-26
Full name: Joshua William Paul
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 321 | 713 | 92 | 174 | 35 | 2 | 10 | 73 | 13 | 59 | 169 | .244 | .303 | .341 | .643 | -1,548 |
Career AVG .244 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 8.5% below league average.
Career OBP .303 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 9.9% below league average.
Career SLG .341 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 20.1% below league average.
Career OPS .643 vs. league average .762 across their career seasons — 15.6% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | CHA | AL | 6 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2000 | CHA | AL | 36 | 71 | 15 | 20 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 17 | .282 | .270 (+4%) | .344 (-2%) | .437 (-3%) | .782 (-3%) | -40.3 |
| 2001 | CHA | AL | 57 | 139 | 20 | 37 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 6 | 13 | 25 | .266 | .263 (+1%) | .332 (-2%) | .426 (-4%) | .758 (-3%) | -72.8 |
| 2002 | CHA | AL | 33 | 104 | 11 | 25 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 9 | 22 | .240 | .261 (-8%) | .331 (-9%) | .416 (-33%) | .747 (-22%) | -374.6 |
| 2003 | CHA | AL | 13 | 17 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 3 | .353 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2003 | CHN | NL | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2004 | ANA | AL | 46 | 70 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 17 | .243 | .266 (-9%) | .335 (-8%) | .427 (-13%) | .762 (-11%) | -132.4 |
| 2005 | LAA | AL | 34 | 37 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 9 | .189 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2006 | TBA | AL | 58 | 146 | 15 | 38 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 14 | 39 | .260 | .269 (-3%) | .336 (-3%) | .431 (-21%) | .768 (-13%) | -294.5 |
| 2007 | TBA | AL | 35 | 105 | 8 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 30 | .190 | .268 (-29%) | .335 (-30%) | .422 (-41%) | .758 (-36%) | -633.6 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 321 | 713 | 92 | 174 | 35 | 2 | 10 | 73 | 13 | 59 | 169 | .244 | — | — | — | — | -1,548 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (321 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 161 | 342 | 47 | 93 | 4 | 36 | .272 |
| Away | 160 | 371 | 45 | 81 | 6 | 37 | .218 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-09-26 | TBR | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-09-07 | TBR | TOR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2007-09-04 | TBR | BAL | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007-09-01 | TBR | NYY | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007-08-30 | TBR | BAL | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007-08-27 | TBR | CHW | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2007-08-25 | TBR | OAK | W | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2007-08-22 | TBR | BOS | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007-08-20 | TBR | BOS | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007-08-19 | TBR | CLE | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 295 | 207 | 1430 | 113 | 16 | 20 |
| OF | 9 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | CHA | C | 6 | 5 | 40 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | CHA | C | 34 | 20 | 130 | 17 | 4 | 5 |
| 2000 | CHA | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | CHA | C | 56 | 43 | 266 | 24 | 6 | 3 |
| 2002 | CHA | C | 32 | 30 | 200 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| 2002 | CHA | OF | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | CHA | C | 11 | 5 | 27 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | CHN | C | 3 | 2 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | ANA | C | 37 | 16 | 134 | 9 | 1 | 2 |
| 2004 | ANA | OF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | LAA | C | 29 | 9 | 84 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | LAA | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | TBA | C | 52 | 47 | 301 | 24 | 0 | 5 |
| 2006 | TBA | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | TBA | C | 35 | 30 | 228 | 21 | 2 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 295 |
| Left Field | 9 |
| Designated Hitter | 5 |
Salary History
Josh Paul's recorded salaries total $2,640,000 over 7 seasons, 2000 to 2007. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Paul's career ran from 1999 to 2007. No salary is recorded for 1999 and 2002.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | TBA | AL | $625,000 |
| 2006 | TBA | AL | $475,000 |
| 2005 | LAA | AL | $450,000 |
| 2004 | ANA | AL | $335,000 |
| 2003 | CHA | AL | $325,000 |
| 2001 | CHA | AL | $230,000 |
| 2000 | CHA | AL | $200,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $2,640,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville | TN | 1994, 1995, 1996 |
Josh Paul: the record in brief
The profile opens with Josh Paul's first major league game on September 7, 1999; the last one listed came on September 26, 2007. By club, Paul's seasons break down as the Chicago White Sox (1999 through 2003), the Chicago Cubs (2003), the Anaheim Angels (2004), the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2005), and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2006 to 2007). Born on May 19, 1975, in Evanston, IL, USA, Paul is listed as a catcher and batted and threw right-handed. Size on record: 6 feet, 1 inch and 185 pounds. The given name on file is Joshua William Paul.
Paul finished with 174 hits from 713 at bats in 321 games, which works out to .244, along with 10 home runs and 73 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .303 clip and slugging .341, Paul finished with a .643 OPS. Measured against the leagues Paul played in, the .244 career average compares with a .267 league average over the same seasons, 8.5% below the league. By OPS the gap is 15.6% below league average (.643 against .762). The hits column peaks at 38, in 2006.
Frequently Asked Questions about Josh Paul
- What years did Josh Paul play?
- Josh Paul played in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2007.
- Was Josh Paul a pitcher?
- No. Josh Paul was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Josh Paul hit?
- Josh Paul hit 10 career home runs with 174 hits.
- What teams did Josh Paul play for?
- Josh Paul played for 4 teams: the Chicago White Sox (1999–2003), the Chicago Cubs (2003), the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2004–2005), and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2006–2007).
- What were Josh Paul's career stats?
- In 321 games, Josh Paul had 174 hits, 10 home runs, 73 RBI, 92 runs, and 13 stolen bases, with a .244 batting average.
- How much did Josh Paul earn in his career?
- Josh Paul's recorded salaries total $2,640,000 over 7 seasons, 2000 to 2007. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Paul's career ran from 1999 to 2007. No salary is recorded for 1999 and 2002.
- What was Josh Paul's salary?
- Josh Paul's last recorded salary was $625,000, in 2007. His highest recorded salary was $625,000, in 2007, and his lowest was $200,000, in 2000. The Salary History table lists each season from 2000 to 2007.
- What position did Josh Paul play?
- Josh Paul played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Josh Paul and how much did he weigh?
- Josh Paul was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Josh Paul hit each season?
- Josh Paul's home runs by season: 0 in 1999, 1 in 2000, 3 in 2001, 0 in 2002, 0 in 2003, 2 in 2004, 2 in 2005, 1 in 2006, and 1 in 2007. His most in one season was 3, in 2001.
- What was Josh Paul's career batting average?
- Josh Paul batted .244 over his career, with 174 hits in 713 at bats.
- How many RBI did Josh Paul have?
- Josh Paul drove in 73 runs in his career.
- Is Josh Paul in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Josh Paul has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.