Paul Zahniser

Paul Vernon Zahniser

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 10½", Weight 170 lb.

• Debut May 18, 1923
• Final Game April 19, 1929
• Born September 6, 1896 in Sac City, IA USA
• Died September 26, 1964 in Klamath Falls, OR USA

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Biographical Information

Paul Zahniser was a hard-luck pitcher, never having a winning season in the major leagues. This was not surprising in three of his four real seasons (in the fifth he appeared in only one game) because the teams were under .500. In fact, the Boston Red Sox were so bad in 1926 that even Red Ruffing went 6-15. However, the Washington Senators of 1924were a different story, going on to win the 1924 World Series. Zahniser went 5-7 while Walter Johnson went 23-7.

Prior to reaching the majors, Zahniser played two seasons for the Memphis Chicks, going 22-12 with a 3.45 ERA in 1921 and 20-12 with a 2.75 mark in 1922.

Notable Achievement

• Won a World Series with the Washington Senators in 1924 (he did not play in the World Series)

Related Sites

• Paul Zahniser at the SABR Bio Project