Paul Zahniser
Born: 9/6/1896 in Sac City, IA, USA
Died: 9/26/1964 in Klamath Falls, OR, USA
MLB Debut: 1923-05-18 | Final Game: 1929-04-19
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Paul Vernon Zahniser
Biography
Paul Zahniser, born in 1896, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1923 to 1929. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 25-47 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.66. Zahniser demonstrated his ability on the mound by accumulating 145 strikeouts and notching 1 save. His playing period coincided with an era in baseball that was characterized by a transition towards more offensive play, as the league moved away from the low-scoring games typical of the deadball era.
Throughout his time in the majors, Zahniser showcased a competitive spirit and a dedication to his craft, navigating the challenges of the game during a time when pitchers were increasingly relied upon to adapt to evolving batting techniques. While his career statistics may not place him among the most celebrated pitchers of his time, Zahniser's contributions to his teams and the sport during the late 1920s remain a part of baseball history. His legacy continues to be remembered by baseball enthusiasts and historians alike.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 47 | 125 | 80 | 29 | 4 | 1 | 618.7 | 746 | 320 | 21 | 284 | 145 | 4.66 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | WSN | AL | 9 | 10 | 33 | 21 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 177.0 | 201 | 76 | 76 | 52 | 3.86 | - |
| 1924 | WSN | AL | 5 | 7 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 92.0 | 98 | 45 | 49 | 28 | 4.40 | - |
| 1925 | BOS | AL | 5 | 12 | 37 | 21 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 176.7 | 232 | 101 | 89 | 30 | 5.15 | -1884.2 |
| 1926 | BOS | AL | 6 | 18 | 30 | 24 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 172.0 | 213 | 95 | 69 | 35 | 4.97 | -982.7 |
| 1929 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 27.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125 | 190 | 13 | 25 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 19 | 77 | 0.132 | 0.214 | 0.158 | 0.372 | -1367.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | WSN | AL | 33 | 52 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 27 | 0.096 | -432.6 |
| 1924 | WSN | AL | 24 | 31 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 0.129 | 0.0 |
| 1925 | BOS | AL | 37 | 58 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 0.138 | -587.7 |
| 1926 | BOS | AL | 30 | 49 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 21 | 0.163 | -347.4 |
| 1929 | CIN | NL | 1 | 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 | 125 | 0 | 29 | 143 | 5 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | WS1 | P | 33 | 0 | 8 | 38 | 3 | 1 |
| 1924 | WS1 | P | 24 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925 | BOS | P | 37 | 0 | 6 | 34 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926 | BOS | P | 30 | 0 | 11 | 57 | 2 | 1 |
| 1929 | CIN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 125 |