Paul Toth
Born: 6/30/1935 in McRoberts, KY, USA
Died: 3/20/1999 in Anaheim, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1962-04-22 | Final Game: 1964-05-24
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Paul Louis Toth
Biography
Paul Toth was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1935, who had a brief but noteworthy career in Major League Baseball from 1962 to 1964. Toth played during a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offense-driven game of the 1960s. He appeared in the major leagues with a record of 9 wins and 12 losses, showcasing his competitive spirit and tenacity on the mound. His career earned run average (ERA) stood at 3.8, indicating his ability to limit scoring opportunities for opposing hitters.
Throughout his career, Toth registered a total of 82 strikeouts, demonstrating his capability as a strikeout pitcher, although he did not record any saves. His contributions to the game were marked by his resilience and effort during a time when pitching was evolving, and his performance provided valuable innings for the teams he represented. While his time in the majors was relatively short, Toth's legacy remains as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history during the 1960s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 12 | 43 | 21 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 192.0 | 177 | 81 | 14 | 54 | 82 | 3.80 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | CHC | NL | 3 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 34.0 | 29 | 16 | 10 | 11 | 4.24 | - |
| 1962 | STL | NL | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 16.7 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 5.40 | - |
| 1963 | CHC | NL | 5 | 9 | 27 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 130.7 | 115 | 45 | 35 | 66 | 3.10 | - |
| 1964 | CHC | NL | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.7 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 8.44 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | 58 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 23 | 0.103 | 0.148 | 0.103 | 0.251 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | CHC | NL | 6 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
| 1962 | STL | NL | 6 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
| 1963 | CHC | NL | 27 | 39 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 0.026 | 0.0 |
| 1964 | CHC | NL | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 43 | 21 | 11 | 30 | 3 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | CHN | P | 6 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 1962 | SLN | P | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963 | CHN | P | 27 | 14 | 5 | 18 | 1 | 2 |
| 1964 | CHN | P | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 43 |