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David Pauley

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David Pauley
Pauley with the Toronto Blue Jays
Pitcher
Born: (1983-06-17) June 17, 1983 (age 42)
Longmont, Colorado, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
May 31, 2006, for the Boston Red Sox
Last MLB appearance
July 2, 2012, for the Toronto Blue Jays
MLB statistics
Win–loss record9–19
Earned run average4.68
Strikeouts122
Stats at Baseball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Teams

David Wayne Pauley (born June 17, 1983) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. Pauley pitched for five Major League Baseball (MLB) teams from 2006 to 2012. He batted and threw right-handed.

Career

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Early life

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Pauley graduated from Longmont High School in Longmont, Colorado.[1]

San Diego Padres

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An eighth round pick by San Diego in 2001, Pauley posted a 7–12 record with a 4.17 ERA for the Padres' A-class affiliate, the Lake Elsinore Storm, as the Padres' seventh best prospect in 2004, according to Baseball America.[2]

Boston Red Sox

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On December 20, 2004, the Padres traded Pauley along with Jay Payton, Ramón Vázquez, and cash to the Boston Red Sox for Dave Roberts.[3]

As a member of the Portland Sea Dogs rotation in 2005, he went 9–7 with 104 strikeouts and a 3.81 ERA in 156 innings pitched.

Pauley started 2006 in Portland. He posted a 2–3 record with a 2.39 ERA in 10 starts for the Sea Dogs before making his major league debut on May 31, starting for Boston in place of the injured David Wells. Pauley pitched 4+2⁄3 innings while allowing six runs on 11 hits in and 8–6 victory against the Toronto Blue Jays. He did not record a decision in the game.[4] In his 16 innings pitched for the Red Sox, Pauley recorded a 7.88 ERA.

In 2007, Pauley was rated by Baseball America as the number 26 prospect in the Red Sox farm system.[5] Pauley spent the entire 2007 season playing for the Pawtucket Red Sox. The Red Sox invited him to spring training in 2008, but sent him back to the minors on March 8, 2008.[6] In January 2009, Pauley was designated for assignment to make room for the newly signed John Smoltz.[7]

Baltimore Orioles

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On January 19, 2009, Pauley was traded to the Baltimore Orioles for pitcher Randor Bierd.[8] He spent the entire season with the Triple-A Norfolk Tides.[2]

Seattle Mariners

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On December 22, 2009, Pauley signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners.[9] On August 13, 2010, he earned his first major league win.[10] He started 2011 strong, going 4-1 with a 1.52 ERA in 41 innings through June 26.[3]

Detroit Tigers

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On July 30, 2011, Pauley was traded to the Detroit Tigers along with Doug Fister for Charlie Furbush, Casper Wells, Chance Ruffin, and minor leaguer Francisco Martinez.[11] He allowed 10 runs in 19+2⁄3 innings for the Tigers.[12] Detroit released Pauley on March 12, 2012,[13] and he became a free agent after clearing waivers on March 15.

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

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The Angels signed Pauley to a minor league contract on March 23, 2012.[14] He was called up to the majors on May 7, 2012 but was designated for assignment on May 24.[15] Pauley cleared waivers and was then recalled to the Angels on June 12. He was designated for assignment a second time on June 18.[16]

Toronto Blue Jays

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Pauley was claimed by the Blue Jays on June 20 after being designated for assignment by the Angels for a second time.[17] For the Blue Jays, Pauley sported a 0–1 record with a 6.48 ERA in 10 relief appearances. He was designated for assignment after he gave up three earned runs on three hits against the Kansas City Royals on July 2, in what would be his final MLB appearance.[18]

Seattle Mariners (second stint)

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The Seattle Mariners signed Pauley to a minor league contract on July 12 and assigned him to the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers on July 14. In August, MLB suspended him for 50 games for violating the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment program. The suspension came after Pauley tested positive a second time for a "drug of abuse," not a performance-enhancing drug.[19]

Arizona Diamondbacks

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On June 10, 2013, Pauley signed a minor-league deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks and was assigned to Triple-A Reno.[20] After pitching in four games for the Aces, Pauley was released by the team. In those four games, he went 0–1, giving up 10 hits and seven runs in 5+2⁄3 innings.[21]

Sugar Land Skeeters

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Pauley with Sugar Land in 2014

On July 25, 2013, Pauley signed with the independent Sugar Land Skeeters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[22][23] In 12 starts, he went 5–3 with a 3.44 ERA, striking out 52 in 68 innings. He returned to Sugar Land in 2014, going 13–7 with a 2.67 ERA.[24]

Pitching style

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Pauley was a sinkerball pitcher,[25] and as such, his success relied on his ability to keep the ball down in the strike zone and induce groundball outs. He also threw a four-seam fastball, curveball, changeup, and slider. His fastball and sinker averaged 89 miles per hour.[26] As a prospect, his curveball was considered his best pitch.[1]

Personal life

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Pauley is married and has two children.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "David Pauley Stats & Scouting Report". Baseball America. November 3, 2025. Retrieved November 3, 2025.
  2. ^ a b c "David Pauley Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News". MLB.com. Retrieved November 3, 2025.
  3. ^ a b Divish, Ryan (June 26, 2011). "Does M's reliever David Pauley have a shot at All-Star roster?". The News Tribune. Archived from the original on September 8, 2012. Retrieved July 30, 2011.
  4. ^ "Manny, Papi help BoSox hold off late Blue Jays rally". ESPN. May 31, 2006. Archived from the original on May 4, 2021. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
  5. ^ Wilson, Garrett (July 13, 2012). "One year, one trade, three teams and four DFAs later, David Pauley returns to the Mariners... sort of". The Outside Corner. Archived from the original on May 4, 2021. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
  6. ^ Benjamin, Amalie (March 8, 2008). "Sox cut 10". The Boston Globe. Archived from the original on May 4, 2021. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
  7. ^ Brunell, Evan (January 13, 2009). "David Pauley designated for assignment". Bleacher Report. Archived from the original on May 4, 2021. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
  8. ^ Jones Jr., Dean (January 19, 2009). "More information on David Pauley". Baltimore Sun. Archived from the original on May 4, 2021. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
  9. ^ Booth, Randy (December 23, 2009). "A's Sign Coco Crisp; Mariners Sign David Pauley". Over the Monster. Archived from the original on December 26, 2009. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
  10. ^ "Pauley pitches Mariners to win". The Spokesman-Review. August 13, 2010. Archived from the original on May 4, 2021. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
  11. ^ "Tigers acquire starting RHP Fister from Mariners". ESPN. July 30, 2011. Archived from the original on February 17, 2017. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
  12. ^ Adams, Steve (April 3, 2013). "Transaction Retrospection: The Doug Fister Trade". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved November 3, 2025.
  13. ^ Beck, Jason (March 12, 2012). "Tigers part ways with struggling righty Pauley". Detroit Tigers. Archived from the original on May 19, 2014. Retrieved March 12, 2012.
  14. ^ Axisa, Mike (March 23, 2012). "Angels Sign David Pauley". MLB Trade Rumors. Archived from the original on March 25, 2012. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
  15. ^ "Angels to DFA David Pauley". MLB Daily Dish. May 24, 2012. Archived from the original on May 4, 2021. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
  16. ^ Adams, Steve (June 18, 2012). "Angels Designate David Pauley For Assignment". MLB Trade Rumors. Archived from the original on June 19, 2012. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
  17. ^ Kennedy, Brendan (June 20, 2012). "Blue Jays claim L.A. Angels pitcher David Pauley off waivers". Toronto Star. Archived from the original on March 6, 2013. Retrieved January 16, 2016.
  18. ^ Adams, Steve (July 2, 2012). "Blue Jays Designate David Pauley For Assignment". MLB Trade Rumors. Archived from the original on July 8, 2012. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
  19. ^ Stone, Larry (August 24, 2012). "David Pauley suspended 50 games for violating drug policy". The Seattle Times. Archived from the original on May 4, 2021. Retrieved August 25, 2012.
  20. ^ Links, Zach (June 10, 2013). "Diamondbacks Sign David Pauley". MLB Trade Rumors. Archived from the original on June 14, 2013. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
  21. ^ Dierkes, Tim (July 2, 2013). "Minor Moves: Zavada, Cruz, Kimball, Laffey, Pauley". MLB Trade Rumors. Archived from the original on July 4, 2013. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
  22. ^ Dierkes, Tim (July 25, 2013). "Minor Moves: Catricala, Taveras, Valaika, Heston". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved November 3, 2025.
  23. ^ Cotillo, Chris (July 25, 2013). "Chris Cotillo on Twitter". Twitter. Archived from the original on May 4, 2021. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
  24. ^ "David Pauley Minor, Fall, Winter & Independent Leagues Statistics". Baseball Reference. Retrieved November 3, 2025.
  25. ^ "David Pauley". Sox Prospects. Archived from the original on July 28, 2011. Retrieved July 30, 2011.
  26. ^ "Player Card: David Pauley". Brooks Baseball. Retrieved November 3, 2025.
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