Paul Sewald
Born: 5/26/1990 in Las Vegas, NV, USA
MLB Debut: 2017-04-08
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 219 lbs
Full name: Paul Stanton Sewald
Biography
Paul Sewald, born in 1990, is a professional baseball pitcher currently active in Major League Baseball. Since making his debut on April 8, 2017, Sewald has established himself as a reliable arm in the bullpen, known for his ability to generate strikeouts and secure saves. Over the course of his career, he holds a record of 20-25 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.09. His impressive strikeout total of 450 showcases his effectiveness in overpowering hitters, while his 84 saves highlight his role as a key closer for his team.
Sewald's playing style is characterized by his strong command and versatility, allowing him to come in during high-pressure situations. As an active player, he contributes to the contemporary game, which has seen an increased emphasis on specialized relief pitchers. His ongoing impact on the mound reflects the evolution of pitching strategies in modern baseball, where the ability to dominate in short outings has become increasingly valuable. As he continues his career, Sewald remains a significant figure in the league, embodying the talent and competitive spirit of today's game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 25 | 359 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 84 | 376.3 | 305 | 171 | 54 | 126 | 450 | 4.09 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | NYN | NL | 0 | 6 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 65.3 | 58 | 33 | 21 | 69 | 4.55 | 1024.2 |
| 2018 | NYN | NL | 0 | 7 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 56.3 | 62 | 38 | 23 | 58 | 6.07 | -109.5 |
| 2019 | NYN | NL | 1 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19.7 | 18 | 10 | 3 | 22 | 4.58 | 461.6 |
| 2020 | NYN | NL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 13.50 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | SEA | AL | 10 | 3 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 64.7 | 42 | 22 | 24 | 104 | 3.06 | 1946.6 |
| 2022 | SEA | AL | 5 | 4 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 64.0 | 32 | 19 | 17 | 72 | 2.67 | 146.3 |
| 2023 | AZ | NL | 0 | 1 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 17.7 | 16 | 7 | 10 | 20 | 3.57 | - |
| 2023 | SEA | AL | 3 | 1 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 43.0 | 30 | 14 | 14 | 60 | 2.93 | 1495.5 |
| 2024 | AZ | NL | 1 | 2 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 39.7 | 35 | 19 | 10 | 43 | 4.31 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 359 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | NYN | NL | 57 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | NYN | NL | 46 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | NYN | NL | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | NYN | NL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | SEA | AL | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | SEA | AL | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | AZ | NL | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | SEA | AL | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2024 | AZ | NL | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | NLCS | ARI | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2023 | NLDS2 | ARI | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2023 | NLWC1 | ARI | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2023 | WS | ARI | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2022 | ALDS2 | SEA | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2022 | ALWC2 | SEA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 6 | 13.3 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 22 | 8.10 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | NLCS | ARI | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.00 |
| 2023 | NLDS2 | ARI | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 |
| 2023 | NLWC1 | ARI | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.00 |
| 2023 | WS | ARI | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 27.00 |
| 2022 | ALDS2 | SEA | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 6.75 |
| 2022 | ALWC2 | SEA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 54.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 359 | 0 | 18 | 34 | 4 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | NYN | P | 57 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | NYN | P | 46 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | NYN | P | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | NYN | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | SEA | P | 62 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | SEA | P | 65 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | ARI | P | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | SEA | P | 45 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | ARI | P | 42 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 359 |