Paul Zuvella was a professional baseball player who played as a shortstop for various teams during his career. He was born on April 28, 1958, in San Mateo, California, and attended the College of San Mateo before being drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the third round of the 1978 Major League Baseball draft.
Zuvella made his Major League debut with the Braves in 1982 and played with them until 1986. During his time with the Braves, he was primarily used as a backup infielder and played in a total of 292 games. He had a career batting average of .214 with 3 home runs and 47 RBIs.
In 1987, Zuvella was traded to the San Francisco Giants, where he played for two seasons. He played in 98 games for the Giants and had a batting average of .238 with 1 home run and 14 RBIs.
After his time with the Giants, Zuvella played for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1989 and the Cleveland Indians in 1990. He played in a total of 56 games for both teams and had a combined batting average of .182 with 1 home run and 7 RBIs.
Zuvella's final season in the Major Leagues was in 1991, where he played for the Kansas City Royals. He played in 22 games for the Royals and had a batting average of .167 with 1 RBI.
Overall, Zuvella played in 468 Major League games over the course of his career and had a career batting average of .211 with 6 home runs and 69 RBIs. After retiring from baseball, Zuvella worked as a scout for the New York Yankees and later as a coach for the San Francisco Giants.
In conclusion, Paul Zuvella had a modest career as a Major League Baseball player, primarily serving as a backup infielder for various teams. Despite his limited playing time, he was able to play in nearly 500 games over the course of his career and make a lasting impact on the sport.
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