From SABR Encyclopedia
Paul John Gries
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"Pee Wee"
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Bat/Throw:
| S/R
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Height:
| 5' 9"
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Weight:
| 157
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Born:
| 1943-5-16 at Evansville, IN (US)
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Paul Gries was a professional player.
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Profile
Pre-professional career
- Played Little League, Pony League, Colt League, and American Legion ball.
- Lettered in baseball and basketball in high school.
- Played varsity baseball and basketball at Indiana State University.
- Led Indiana State University in hitting his junior and senior seasons.
- As a senior, batted .413 overall, .439 in conference games and was named the all-conference shortstop and team MVP.
- Graduated from Indiana State with a B.S. degree.
Transactions
- Spent much of the 1965 Appalachian League season on the disabled list with a sprained ankle after a collision at home plate.
Sources
- Washington Senators Sketch Book. 1966.