Paul Runge
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1981-1988)
Paul Runge was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1981 to 1988 for the Atlanta Braves, a span of 8 seasons. In 183 career games, he hit .232 with 80 hits, 4 home runs, and 26 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 165 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1981-09-25
- Last Game
- 1988-09-12
Full name: Paul William Runge
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 183 | 345 | 43 | 80 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 26 | 5 | 54 | 75 | .232 | .334 | .310 | .644 | -302 |
Career AVG .232 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 10.4% below league average.
Career OBP .334 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .310 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 20.4% below league average.
Career OPS .644 vs. league average .714 across their career seasons — 9.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | ATL | NL | 10 | 27 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | .259 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1982 | ATL | NL | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1983 | ATL | NL | 5 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1984 | ATL | NL | 28 | 90 | 5 | 24 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 14 | .267 | .259 (+3%) | .322 (+5%) | .384 (-16%) | .707 (-6%) | -62.9 |
| 1985 | ATL | NL | 50 | 87 | 15 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 18 | 18 | .218 | .257 (-15%) | .323 (+8%) | .390 (-27%) | .714 (-11%) | -88.5 |
| 1986 | ATL | NL | 7 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1987 | ATL | NL | 27 | 47 | 9 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 10 | .213 | — | — | — | — | -36.9 |
| 1988 | ATL | NL | 52 | 76 | 11 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 21 | .211 | .254 (-17%) | .317 (+4%) | .377 (-27%) | .695 (-13%) | -113.4 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 183 | 345 | 43 | 80 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 26 | 5 | 54 | 75 | .232 | — | — | — | — | -302 | ||
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 (183 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 104 | 184 | 22 | 46 | 1 | 13 | .250 |
| Away | 79 | 161 | 21 | 34 | 3 | 13 | .211 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-09-12 | ATL | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-09-05 | ATL | LAD | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1988-09-02 | ATL | PIT | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-08-31 | ATL | STL | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988-08-30 | ATL | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988-08-29 | ATL | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1988-08-28 | ATL | CHC | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1988-08-24 | ATL | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-08-21 | ATL | CHC | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1988-08-15 | ATL | PIT | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 40 | 29 | 58 | 105 | 5 | 17 |
| 3B | 60 | 39 | 35 | 92 | 8 | 8 |
| SS | 37 | 21 | 35 | 71 | 6 | 12 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | ATL | SS | 10 | 9 | 14 | 27 | 4 | 5 |
| 1983 | ATL | 2B | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984 | ATL | 2B | 22 | 20 | 46 | 82 | 4 | 15 |
| 1984 | ATL | 3B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | ATL | SS | 7 | 5 | 7 | 18 | 0 | 3 |
| 1985 | ATL | 2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | ATL | 3B | 28 | 19 | 10 | 55 | 5 | 3 |
| 1985 | ATL | SS | 5 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 2 |
| 1986 | ATL | 2B | 5 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | ATL | 2B | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987 | ATL | 3B | 10 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 2 | 3 |
| 1987 | ATL | SS | 9 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 1988 | ATL | 2B | 7 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | ATL | 3B | 19 | 11 | 16 | 21 | 0 | 2 |
| 1988 | ATL | SS | 6 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 41 |
| Third Base | 60 |
| Shortstop | 37 |
Salary History
Paul Runge's recorded salaries total $202,500 over 2 seasons, 1987 to 1988. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Runge's career ran from 1981 to 1988. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1985 and 1986.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | ATL | NL | $107,500 |
| 1987 | ATL | NL | $95,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $202,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville University | Jacksonville | FL | 1977, 1978, 1979 |
Paul Runge: the record in brief
September 25, 1981 and September 12, 1988 bracket Paul Runge's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. All of the seasons listed were played for the Atlanta Braves. Runge played primarily as a third baseman and both batted and threw right-handed. Born on May 21, 1958, in Kingston, NY, USA, Runge was listed at 6 feet, 0 inches and 165 pounds. Paul Runge was the playing name; the full given name is Paul William.
The batting record for Runge: 183 games, 80 hits in 345 at bats, and a .232 average, plus 4 homers and 26 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .334 and .310 give Runge a career OPS of .644. Set against a .259 league average for the same years, Runge's .232 average sits 10.4% below it. The OPS comparison is .644 to a league .714, 9.7% below average. The highest hit total in a season was 24, in 1984. 1984 was the strongest of the full seasons by average: .267 against a league .259, a 3% edge.
Frequently Asked Questions about Paul Runge
- What years did Paul Runge play?
- Paul Runge played in Major League Baseball from 1981 to 1988.
- Was Paul Runge a pitcher?
- No. Paul Runge was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Paul Runge hit?
- Paul Runge hit 4 career home runs with 80 hits.
- What teams did Paul Runge play for?
- Paul Runge played for one team, the Atlanta Braves (1981–1988).
- What were Paul Runge's career stats?
- In 183 games, Paul Runge had 80 hits, 4 home runs, 26 RBI, 43 runs, and 5 stolen bases, with a .232 batting average.
- How much did Paul Runge earn in his career?
- Paul Runge's recorded salaries total $202,500 over 2 seasons, 1987 to 1988. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Runge's career ran from 1981 to 1988. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1985 and 1986.
- What was Paul Runge's salary?
- Paul Runge's last recorded salary was $107,500, in 1988. His highest recorded salary was $107,500, in 1988, and his lowest was $95,000, in 1987. The Salary History table lists each season from 1987 to 1988.
- What position did Paul Runge play?
- Paul Runge played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Paul Runge and how much did he weigh?
- Paul Runge was listed at 6 feet and 165 pounds.
- How many home runs did Paul Runge hit each season?
- Paul Runge's home runs by season: 0 in 1981, 0 in 1982, 0 in 1983, 0 in 1984, 1 in 1985, 0 in 1986, 3 in 1987, and 0 in 1988. His most in one season was 3, in 1987.
- What was Paul Runge's career batting average?
- Paul Runge batted .232 over his career, with 80 hits in 345 at bats.
- How many RBI did Paul Runge have?
- Paul Runge drove in 26 runs in his career.
- Is Paul Runge in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Paul Runge has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.