Paul Serna
Born: 11/16/1958 in El Centro, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1981-09-01 | Final Game: 1982-10-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Paul David Serna
Biography
Paul Serna was a professional baseball player who had a brief but notable career in Major League Baseball from 1981 to 1982. Born in 1958, Serna played as a position player and appeared in 95 games during his time in the league. He was known for his versatility on the field, contributing both with his bat and in the outfield. Over the course of his career, he recorded 62 hits, including 7 home runs, and drove in 17 runs, finishing with a batting average of .236.
In addition to his offensive contributions, Serna demonstrated base-running ability with 2 stolen bases. Although his tenure in the majors was short, he played during a transitional period in baseball, as the game was beginning to shift towards more power-hitting players and a focus on offense. Serna's career, while modest in terms of statistics, reflected the competitive nature of the early 1980s, a time when many players were striving to make their mark in a rapidly evolving sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95 | 263 | 26 | 62 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 17 | 2 | 7 | 24 | 0.236 | 0.263 | 0.335 | 0.597 | -725.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | SEA | AL | 30 | 94 | 11 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 0.255 | 6.4 |
| 1982 | SEA | AL | 65 | 169 | 15 | 38 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 0.225 | -732.3 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 25 | 15 | 34 | 47 | 2 | 12 |
| 3B | 15 | 15 | 9 | 26 | 1 | 3 |
| SS | 54 | 41 | 62 | 145 | 12 | 20 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | SEA | 2B | 7 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 5 |
| 1981 | SEA | SS | 23 | 23 | 29 | 75 | 5 | 7 |
| 1982 | SEA | 2B | 18 | 10 | 21 | 30 | 1 | 7 |
| 1982 | SEA | 3B | 15 | 15 | 9 | 26 | 1 | 3 |
| 1982 | SEA | SS | 31 | 18 | 33 | 70 | 7 | 13 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 25 |
| Third Base | 15 |
| Shortstop | 54 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azusa Pacific University | Azusa | CA | 1979, 1980 |