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Paul Goldschmidt

Paul Goldschmidt, born September 10, 1987, is a prominent American first baseman currently a free agent. Known affectionately as “Goldy,” he has had a successful MLB career with the Arizona Diamondbacks and St. Louis Cardinals. Goldschmidt was lightly recruited from The Woodlands High School in Texas, later playing for the Texas State Bobcats before being selected by the Diamondbacks in the eighth round of the 2009 draft. He debuted in 2011, quickly establishing himself as a power hitter and skilled defender. A multiple-time All-Star and Gold Glove winner, Goldschmidt has also proudly represented the United States in international play.

Personal Information

Full Name: Paul Edward Goldschmidt.

Nickname: Known as “Goldy.”

Date of Birth: September 10, 1987.

Place of Birth: Wilmington, Delaware, USA.

Height: 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m).

Weight: 230 pounds (104 kg).

Position: First baseman.

High School: Attended The Woodlands High School in The Woodlands, Texas.

College: Played college baseball for the Texas State Bobcats.

MLB Debut: Made his Major League Baseball debut on August 1, 2011, with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

 

Player Stats

Date Opponent Position Key Stats
2024-09-29 @ SFG DH 2 AB, 0 H, 2 SO, WPA: -0.037
2024-09-28 @ SFG 1B 4 AB, 3 H, 2 2B, 2 RBI, WPA: 0.194
2024-09-26 @ COL 1B 5 AB, 2 H, 1 HR, 2 RBI, WPA: 0.082
2024-09-25 @ COL 1B 3 AB, 0 H, 1 RBI, WPA: -0.003
2024-09-24 @ COL 1B 5 AB, 1 H, 2 SO, WPA: -0.140