Felipe Paulino
Born: 10/5/1983 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.
MLB Debut: 2007-09-05 | Final Game: 2014-04-18
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 270 lbs
Full name: Felipe Adolfo Paulino
Biography
Felipe Paulino, born in 1983, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2014. Throughout his career, Paulino showcased his talents with several teams, including the Houston Astros, Colorado Rockies, and Chicago White Sox. Known for his strong arm and ability to generate strikeouts, he finished his career with a record of 13-34 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.22. Over his time in the majors, Paulino recorded a total of 373 strikeouts, demonstrating his capacity as a strikeout pitcher despite facing challenges in securing wins.
Paulino's playing era coincided with a transformative time in baseball, where pitchers were increasingly valued for their ability to dominate hitters. Though he did not achieve a high number of saves, his contributions on the mound reflected the competitive nature of the league during the late 2000s and early 2010s. Paulino's journey through the majors exemplifies the determination and resilience required to navigate the ups and downs of a career in professional baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 34 | 97 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 403.7 | 455 | 234 | 51 | 172 | 373 | 5.22 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | HOU | NL | 2 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.0 | 22 | 15 | 7 | 11 | 7.11 | -1018.1 |
| 2009 | HOU | NL | 3 | 11 | 23 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 97.7 | 126 | 68 | 37 | 93 | 6.27 | -1973.6 |
| 2010 | HOU | NL | 1 | 9 | 19 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 91.7 | 95 | 52 | 46 | 83 | 5.11 | 1496.1 |
| 2011 | COL | NL | 0 | 4 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.7 | 23 | 12 | 7 | 14 | 7.36 | -465.1 |
| 2011 | KCR | AL | 4 | 6 | 21 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 124.7 | 123 | 57 | 48 | 119 | 4.11 | - |
| 2012 | KCR | AL | 3 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37.7 | 31 | 7 | 15 | 39 | 1.67 | - |
| 2014 | CHW | AL | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.3 | 35 | 23 | 12 | 14 | 11.29 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97 | 57 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 29 | 0.140 | 0.169 | 0.158 | 0.327 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | HOU | NL | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | HOU | NL | 23 | 25 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0.040 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | HOU | NL | 19 | 24 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0.292 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | COL | NL | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | KCR | AL | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | KCR | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | CHW | AL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 97 | 65 | 25 | 49 | 5 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | HOU | P | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | HOU | P | 23 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | HOU | P | 19 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 | COL | P | 18 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | KCA | P | 21 | 20 | 8 | 18 | 3 | 3 |
| 2012 | KCA | P | 7 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | CHA | P | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 97 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | CHA | AL | $1,750,000 |
| 2012 | KCA | AL | $1,900,000 |
| 2011 | COL | NL | $790,000 |
| 2010 | HOU | NL | $415,000 |
| 2008 | HOU | NL | $390,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $5,245,000 | ||