Si Pauxtis
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1909)
Si Pauxtis was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1909 for the Cincinnati Reds. In 4 career games, he hit .125 with 1 hits.
- 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
- 6'0" / 175 lb
- Died
- 3/13/1961 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1909-09-18
- Last Game
- 1909-10-05
Full name: Simon Francis Pauxtis
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .125 | .222 | .125 | .347 | 0 |
Career AVG .125 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 48.8% below league average.
Career OBP .222 vs. league average .306 across their career seasons — 27.5% below league average.
Career SLG .125 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 60.0% below league average.
Career OPS .347 vs. league average .619 across their career seasons — 43.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | CIN | NL | 4 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 4 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .125 |
Last 4 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909-10-05 | CIN | PIT | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909-09-23 | CIN | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909-09-19 | CIN | BSN | W | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1909-09-18 | CIN | BSN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 4 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon Valley College | Annville | PA | 1905, 1906 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia | PA | 1908, 1909 |
Si Pauxtis: the record in brief
September 18, 1909 and October 5, 1909 bracket Si Pauxtis's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column never changes: it is the Cincinnati Reds in 1909. At 175 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame, Pauxtis is listed as a catcher. Pauxtis batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Pauxtis was born on July 20, 1885, in Pittston, PA, USA. The bio records the death on March 13, 1961, in Philadelphia, PA, USA. The given name on file is Simon Francis Pauxtis.
In 4 games and 8 at bats, Pauxtis batted .125 with 1 hits. Measured against the leagues Pauxtis played in, the .125 career average compares with a .244 league average over the same seasons, 48.8% below the league. Only one season appears, 1909 for the Cincinnati Reds, when Pauxtis played 4 games and went 1 for 8.
The position breakdown shows 4 games, all at catcher.
The college table lists Lebanon Valley College in 1905 and 1906.
Frequently Asked Questions about Si Pauxtis
- Was Si Pauxtis a pitcher?
- No. Si Pauxtis was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Si Pauxtis hit?
- Si Pauxtis hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Si Pauxtis play for?
- Si Pauxtis played for one team, the Cincinnati Reds (1909).
- What were Si Pauxtis's career stats?
- In 4 games, Si Pauxtis had 1 hits and 2 runs, with a .125 batting average.
- What position did Si Pauxtis play?
- Si Pauxtis played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Si Pauxtis and how much did he weigh?
- Si Pauxtis was listed at 6 feet and 175 pounds.
- What was Si Pauxtis's career batting average?
- Si Pauxtis batted .125 over his career, with 1 hits in 8 at bats.
- Is Si Pauxtis in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Si Pauxtis has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.