Paul Popovich
Paul Edward Popovich
Born: August 18, 1940
Flemington, WV US
Primary Position: Second base
All Position(s) Played: 3B, SS
Bats: Switch
Throws: Right
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 175
Career: 1960-1966
Major League Statistics
Paul Popovich compiled a career batting average of .255 with 49 home runs and 272 RBI in his 768-game career with the San Antonio Missions, Wenatchee Chiefs, Amarillo Gold Sox, Salt Lake City Bees and Tacoma Cubs. He began playing during the 1960 season and last took the field during the 1966 campaign.
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | AA | TL | San Antonio Missions | 77 | 312 | 270 | 35 | 67 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 36 | 40 | .248 | .338 | .307 | .645 | 83 | 1 | 4 | 1 | ||
| 1961 | AA | TL | San Antonio Missions | 127 | 551 | 493 | 63 | 124 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 0 | 2 | 46 | 54 | .252 | .317 | .327 | .644 | 161 | 3 | 6 | 3 | ||
| 1962 | B | NORW | Wenatchee Chiefs | 83 | 343 | 291 | 38 | 66 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 30 | 4 | 2 | 49 | 50 | .227 | .337 | .292 | .629 | 85 | 0 | 2 | 1 | ||
| 1963 | AA | TL | Amarillo Gold Sox | 139 | 617 | 547 | 94 | 171 | 37 | 2 | 17 | 60 | 5 | 11 | 64 | 69 | .313 | .384 | .481 | .865 | 263 | 0 | 5 | 1 | ||
| 1964 | AAA | PCL | Salt Lake City Bees | 79 | 232 | 211 | 18 | 43 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 30 | .204 | .268 | .261 | .529 | 55 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| 1965 | AAA | PCL | Salt Lake City Bees | 121 | 503 | 455 | 57 | 114 | 19 | 8 | 12 | 55 | 1 | 3 | 36 | 69 | .251 | .305 | .407 | .712 | 185 | 2 | 5 | 5 | ||
| 1966 | AAA | PCL | Tacoma Cubs | 142 | 569 | 535 | 51 | 130 | 21 | 6 | 11 | 55 | 1 | 2 | 28 | 62 | .243 | .281 | .366 | .647 | 196 | 1 | 3 | 2 | ||
| Totals | 768 | 3127 | 2802 | 356 | 715 | 116 | 25 | 49 | 272 | 13 | 20 | 277 | 374 | .255 | .322 | .367 | .689 | 1028 | 0 | 8 | 26 | 14 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | AA | TL | San Antonio Missions | 2B | 76 | 208 | 233 | 19 | 70 | .959 | 5.803 |
| 1961 | AA | TL | San Antonio Missions | 2B | 124 | 203 | 346 | 12 | 113 | .979 | 4.427 |
| 1962 | B | NORW | Wenatchee Chiefs | 2B | 81 | 143 | 246 | 11 | 46 | .972 | 4.802 |
| 1963 | AA | TL | Amarillo Gold Sox | 2B | 139 | 329 | 381 | 16 | 100 | .978 | 5.108 |
| 1964 | AAA | PCL | Salt Lake City Bees | 2B | 58 | 138 | 141 | 6 | 40 | .979 | 4.810 |
| 1965 | AAA | PCL | Salt Lake City Bees | 2B | 116 | 279 | 332 | 9 | 86 | .985 | 5.267 |
| 1966 | AAA | PCL | Tacoma Cubs | 2B | 138 | 335 | 404 | 14 | 99 | .981 | 5.355 |
| Totals | 732 | 1635 | 2083 | 87 | 554 | .977 | 5.079 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | AA | Texas League | San Antonio Missions | CHN | ||
| 1961 | AA | Texas League | San Antonio Missions | CHN | ||
| 1962 | B | Northwest League | Wenatchee Chiefs | CHN | ||
| 1963 | AA | Texas League | Amarillo Gold Sox | CHN | ||
| 1964 | AAA | Pacific Coast League | Salt Lake City Bees | CHN | ||
| 1965 | AAA | Pacific Coast League | Salt Lake City Bees | CHN | ||
| 1966 | AAA | Pacific Coast League | Tacoma Cubs | CHN |
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