Paul McAnulty
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Paul Michael McAnulty is a Major League Baseball
infielder
. He played college baseball at Long Beach State.
GM Kevin Towers
when he batted
.344 for Portland
in , which led to his major league debut on June 22, . He was mainly used as a pinch hitter
, or called up when one of the starting outfielders was injured.
On September 6, , he made a nice impression on Padres fans with a pinch hit, walk-off home run
in the 11th inning versus the Colorado Rockies
. During the season, he had a stint where he was a starting outfielder on the depleted San Diego roster.
.
On July 24, 2009, the Red Sox announced his release after only hitting .233 with Pawtucket.
. In November 2009, McAnutly filed for Free Agency.
organization in 2010, playing the majority of the year at their AAA club, the Salt Lake Bees
. He received some playing time at the Major League level with the Angels, hitting one home run in 24 plate appearances. McAnulty began the 2011 season with the Bees.
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
infielder
Infielder
An infielder is a baseball player stationed at one of four defensive "infield" positions on the baseball field.-Standard arrangement of positions:In a game of baseball, two teams of nine players take turns playing offensive and defensive roles...
. He played college baseball at Long Beach State.
San Diego Padres
McAnulty gained the attention of San Diego PadresSan Diego Padres
The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego, California. They play in the National League Western Division. Founded in 1969, the Padres have won the National League Pennant twice, in 1984 and 1998, losing in the World Series both times...
GM Kevin Towers
Kevin Towers
Kevin S. Towers is currently the general manager for the Arizona Diamondbacks. He also served as the general manager of Major League Baseball's San Diego Padres from 1995-2009.-Playing career:...
when he batted
Batting average
Batting average is a statistic in both cricket and baseball that measures the performance of cricket batsmen and baseball hitters. The two statistics are related in that baseball averages are directly descended from the concept of cricket averages.- Cricket :...
.344 for Portland
Portland Beavers
The Tucson Padres are a minor league baseball team, representing Tucson, Arizona, in the Pacific Coast League . They are the Triple-A affiliate for the San Diego Padres. The team was formerly known as the Portland Beavers and played its last home game at PGE Park on September 6, 2010...
in , which led to his major league debut on June 22, . He was mainly used as a pinch hitter
Pinch hitter
In baseball, a pinch hitter is a substitute batter. Batters can be substituted at any time while the ball is dead ; the manager may use any player that has not yet entered the game as a substitute...
, or called up when one of the starting outfielders was injured.
On September 6, , he made a nice impression on Padres fans with a pinch hit, walk-off home run
Walk-off home run
In baseball, a walk-off home run is a home run that ends the game. It must be a home run that gives the home team the lead in the bottom of the final inning of the game—either the ninth inning, or any extra inning, or any other regularly scheduled final inning...
in the 11th inning versus the Colorado Rockies
Colorado Rockies
The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. Established in 1991, they started play in 1993 and are in the West Division of the National League. The team is named after the Rocky Mountains...
. During the season, he had a stint where he was a starting outfielder on the depleted San Diego roster.
Boston Red Sox
On November 19, 2008, he signed a minor league deal with the Boston Red SoxBoston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
.
On July 24, 2009, the Red Sox announced his release after only hitting .233 with Pawtucket.
Colorado Rockies
On August 10, 2009, McAnulty signed a minor league contract with the Colorado RockiesColorado Rockies
The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. Established in 1991, they started play in 1993 and are in the West Division of the National League. The team is named after the Rocky Mountains...
. In November 2009, McAnutly filed for Free Agency.
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
McAnulty joined the Los Angeles Angels of AnaheimLos Angeles Angels of Anaheim
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California, United States. The Angels are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The "Angels" name originates from the city in which the team started, Los Angeles...
organization in 2010, playing the majority of the year at their AAA club, the Salt Lake Bees
Salt Lake Bees
The Salt Lake Bees are a Pacific Coast League minor league baseball team based in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Bees serve as the Triple-A affiliate of Major League Baseball's Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. They play their home games at Spring Mobile Ballpark, known to fans as the Apiary, which was...
. He received some playing time at the Major League level with the Angels, hitting one home run in 24 plate appearances. McAnulty began the 2011 season with the Bees.