Paul Zuvella
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1982-1991)
Paul Zuvella was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1991 for 4 teams, including the Atlanta Braves, a span of 10 seasons. In 209 career games, he hit .222 with 109 hits, 2 home runs, and 20 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 173 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1982-09-04
- Last Game
- 1991-05-02
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 209 | 491 | 41 | 109 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 2 | 34 | 50 | .222 | .275 | .277 | .552 | -1,228 |
Career AVG .222 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 14.0% below league average.
Career OBP .275 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 15.0% below league average.
Career SLG .277 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 28.8% below league average.
Career OPS .552 vs. league average .713 across their career seasons — 22.5% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | ATL | NL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1983 | ATL | NL | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1984 | ATL | NL | 11 | 25 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1985 | ATL | NL | 81 | 190 | 16 | 48 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 14 | .253 | .257 (-2%) | .323 (-4%) | .390 (-22%) | .714 (-14%) | -383.0 |
| 1986 | NYA | AL | 21 | 48 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 4 | .083 | — | — | — | — | -471.1 |
| 1987 | NYA | AL | 14 | 34 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .176 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1988 | CLE | AL | 51 | 130 | 9 | 30 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 13 | .231 | .254 (-9%) | .317 (-13%) | .377 (-25%) | .695 (-20%) | -388.5 |
| 1989 | CLE | AL | 24 | 58 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 11 | .276 | .254 (+9%) | .319 (-6%) | .375 (+10%) | .694 (+3%) | 14.2 |
| 1991 | KCA | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 209 | 491 | 41 | 109 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 2 | 34 | 50 | .222 | — | — | — | — | -1,228 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (209 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 97 | 242 | 25 | 51 | 2 | 8 | .211 |
| Away | 112 | 249 | 16 | 58 | 0 | 12 | .233 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-05-02 | KCR | TOR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-04-28 | KCR | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-10-01 | CLE | CHW | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-30 | CLE | CHW | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-27 | CLE | SEA | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-09-20 | CLE | OAK | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-09-19 | CLE | OAK | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-09 | CLE | TOR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-08 | CLE | TOR | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-07 | CLE | TOR | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 55 | 29 | 79 | 118 | 2 | 23 |
| 3B | 13 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 1 |
| SS | 133 | 100 | 184 | 285 | 20 | 60 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | ATL | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | ATL | SS | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | ATL | 2B | 6 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 3 |
| 1984 | ATL | SS | 6 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 3 |
| 1985 | ATL | 2B | 42 | 20 | 55 | 88 | 2 | 15 |
| 1985 | ATL | 3B | 5 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985 | ATL | SS | 33 | 27 | 57 | 81 | 6 | 23 |
| 1986 | NYA | SS | 21 | 18 | 30 | 54 | 3 | 12 |
| 1987 | NYA | 2B | 7 | 6 | 17 | 18 | 0 | 5 |
| 1987 | NYA | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | NYA | SS | 6 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | CLE | SS | 49 | 44 | 77 | 112 | 8 | 21 |
| 1989 | CLE | 3B | 5 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | CLE | SS | 15 | 5 | 10 | 16 | 1 | 1 |
| 1991 | KCA | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 55 |
| Third Base | 14 |
| Shortstop | 133 |
| Designated Hitter | 3 |
Salary History
Paul Zuvella's recorded salaries total $145,000 over 1 season, in 1989. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Zuvella's career ran from 1982 to 1991. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 5 of his seasons between 1985 and 2016.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | ATL | NL | $145,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $145,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | Palo Alto | CA | 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980 |
Paul Zuvella: the record in brief
The profile opens with Paul Zuvella's first major league game on September 4, 1982; the last one listed came on May 2, 1991. Club by club, the record runs the Atlanta Braves (1982 through 1985), the New York Yankees (1986 through 1987), the Cleveland Indians (1988 through 1989), and the Kansas City Royals (1991). The bio lists Zuvella as a shortstop who both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 6 feet, 0 inches and 173 pounds. Zuvella was born on October 31, 1958, in San Mateo, CA, USA.
Zuvella collected 109 hits in 491 at bats across 209 games, good for a .222 batting average, along with 2 homers and 20 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .275 and .277 give Zuvella a career OPS of .552. Zuvella's .222 average ran 14.0% below the .258 that the league posted over the same seasons. No season topped the 48 hits of 1985. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .253 in 1985, did not top the league's .257.
Frequently Asked Questions about Paul Zuvella
- What years did Paul Zuvella play?
- Paul Zuvella played in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1991.
- Was Paul Zuvella a pitcher?
- No. Paul Zuvella was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Paul Zuvella hit?
- Paul Zuvella hit 2 career home runs with 109 hits.
- What teams did Paul Zuvella play for?
- Paul Zuvella played for 4 teams: the Atlanta Braves (1982–1985), the New York Yankees (1986–1987), the Cleveland Indians (1988–1989), and the Kansas City Royals (1991).
- What were Paul Zuvella's career stats?
- In 209 games, Paul Zuvella had 109 hits, 2 home runs, 20 RBI, 41 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .222 batting average.
- How much did Paul Zuvella earn in his career?
- Paul Zuvella's recorded salaries total $145,000 over 1 season, in 1989. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Zuvella's career ran from 1982 to 1991. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 5 of his seasons between 1985 and 2016.
- What was Paul Zuvella's salary?
- Paul Zuvella's recorded salary was $145,000 in 1989.
- What position did Paul Zuvella play?
- Paul Zuvella played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Paul Zuvella and how much did he weigh?
- Paul Zuvella was listed at 6 feet and 173 pounds.
- How many home runs did Paul Zuvella hit each season?
- Paul Zuvella's home runs by season: 0 in 1982, 0 in 1983, 0 in 1984, 0 in 1985, 0 in 1986, 0 in 1987, 0 in 1988, and 2 in 1989. His most in one season was 2, in 1989.
- What was Paul Zuvella's career batting average?
- Paul Zuvella batted .222 over his career, with 109 hits in 491 at bats.
- How many RBI did Paul Zuvella have?
- Paul Zuvella drove in 20 runs in his career.
- Is Paul Zuvella in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Paul Zuvella has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.