Paul Wagner
Born: 11/14/1967 in Milwaukee, WI, USA
MLB Debut: 1992-07-26 | Final Game: 1999-05-07
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Paul Alan Wagner
Biography
Paul Wagner was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 1999. Born in 1967, Wagner's career spanned a pivotal time in the sport, characterized by a transition towards more offensive play and the growing importance of specialized relief pitchers. Throughout his time in the league, he showcased a competitive spirit and a solid skill set, finishing his career with a record of 29 wins and 45 losses.
Wagner posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.83, striking out a total of 452 batters over the course of his career. Known for his resilience on the mound, he also contributed to his teams with 3 saves, demonstrating his versatility as both a starter and a reliever. Although not a superstar, Wagner's contributions were significant in the context of the teams he played for, and he remains a respected figure among fans and players who appreciate the craft of pitching in a dynamic era of baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 45 | 160 | 84 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 598.7 | 640 | 321 | 64 | 255 | 452 | 4.83 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | PIT | NL | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0.69 | 188.2 |
| 1993 | PIT | NL | 8 | 8 | 44 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 141.3 | 143 | 67 | 42 | 114 | 4.27 | 1901.7 |
| 1994 | PIT | NL | 7 | 8 | 29 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 119.7 | 136 | 61 | 50 | 86 | 4.59 | 1849.8 |
| 1995 | PIT | NL | 5 | 16 | 33 | 25 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 165.0 | 174 | 88 | 72 | 120 | 4.80 | -222.6 |
| 1996 | PIT | NL | 4 | 8 | 16 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 81.7 | 86 | 49 | 39 | 81 | 5.40 | 598.6 |
| 1997 | ATL | AL | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9.00 | - |
| 1997 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.0 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 3.94 | -991.1 |
| 1998 | MIL | NL | 1 | 5 | 13 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 55.7 | 67 | 44 | 31 | 37 | 7.11 | -2024.2 |
| 1999 | CLE | AL | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.3 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4.15 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 162 | 169 | 10 | 28 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 47 | 0.166 | 0.199 | 0.178 | 0.376 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | PIT | NL | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | PIT | NL | 44 | 42 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0.190 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | PIT | NL | 29 | 37 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0.162 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | PIT | NL | 34 | 42 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 0.214 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | PIT | NL | 17 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0.040 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | ATL | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | PIT | NL | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | MIL | NL | 13 | 19 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.158 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | CLE | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 160 | 84 | 50 | 87 | 0 | 10 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | PIT | P | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | PIT | P | 44 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 0 | 3 |
| 1994 | PIT | P | 29 | 17 | 12 | 23 | 0 | 4 |
| 1995 | PIT | P | 33 | 25 | 12 | 24 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | PIT | P | 16 | 15 | 10 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | ML4 | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | PIT | P | 14 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | MIL | P | 13 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | CLE | P | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 160 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | MIL | NL | $450,000 |
| 1997 | PIT | NL | $300,000 |
| 1996 | PIT | NL | $275,000 |
| 1995 | PIT | NL | $225,000 |
| 1994 | PIT | NL | $180,000 |
| 1993 | PIT | NL | $112,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,542,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois State University | Normal | IL | 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989 |