Paul Strand
Born: 12/19/1893 in Carbonado, WA, USA
Died: 7/2/1974 in Salt Lake City, UT, USA
MLB Debut: 1913-05-15 | Final Game: 1924-06-28
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Paul Oscar Edward Strand
Biography
Paul Strand was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1913 to 1924. Born in 1893, Strand made a notable impact in the early years of Major League Baseball, an era characterized by its transition from the deadball period to the more offensive-minded styles that would emerge shortly thereafter. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 7-3 with an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.37, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound during a time when pitching dominated the game.
Strand recorded a total of 52 strikeouts and contributed 2 saves, reflecting his ability to close out games and secure victories for his team. His playing style was marked by a focus on precision and control, traits that allowed him to excel in an era where pitchers often relied on strategy and skill rather than sheer speed. While his career was relatively brief, Strand's contributions to the teams he played for left a lasting legacy, as he navigated the challenges of a competitive league during a transformative period in baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 3 | 29 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 95.0 | 95 | 25 | 2 | 38 | 52 | 2.37 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | BSN | NL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.0 | 22 | 4 | 12 | 6 | 2.12 | -711.9 |
| 1914 | BSN | NL | 6 | 2 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 55.3 | 47 | 15 | 23 | 33 | 2.44 | 178.8 |
| 1915 | BSN | NL | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 22.7 | 26 | 6 | 3 | 13 | 2.38 | 707.8 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96 | 219 | 20 | 49 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 18 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 0.224 | 0.244 | 0.311 | 0.555 | -698.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | BSN | NL | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1914 | BSN | NL | 18 | 24 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1915 | BSN | NL | 24 | 22 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
| 1924 | PHA | AL | 47 | 167 | 15 | 38 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 0.228 | -698.4 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 49 | 0 | 83 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| P | 29 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 5 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | BSN | P | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1914 | BSN | P | 16 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 1 |
| 1915 | BSN | P | 6 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915 | BSN | OF | 5 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924 | PHA | OF | 44 | 0 | 80 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 29 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Center Field | 39 |
| Right Field | 6 |