Paul Householder

Paul Wesley Householder (born September 4, 1958) is an American professional baseball outfielder. He played during eight seasons at the major league level for the Cincinnati Reds, St. Louis Cardinals, Milwaukee Brewers, and Houston Astros of the Major League Baseball(MLB).

Early years

Householder was born on September 4, 1958 in Columbus, Ohio.

Playing Career

Minor Leagues

He was drafted by the Reds in the 2nd round of the 1976 amateur draft from North Haven High School. Householder played his first professional season with their Rookie league Billings Mustangs in 1976, and split his last season between Houston and their Triple-A club, the Tucson Toros, in 1987.

Major Leagues

Cincinnati Reds

Householder made his debut for the Reds on August 26, 1980, playing 20 games and producing a batting average of .244. He again saw limited action in the strike shortened season of 1981, but improving his batting average to .275. Householder started 100 games for the Reds in 1982, but he batted only .211 producing a negative WAR. 1983 was Householder's best season with the Reds, starting 95 games with a batting average of .255. In 1984, he was trader to the St Louis Cardinals for John Stuper.

St Louis Cardinals

After appearing in just 13 games for the Cardinals, Householder was traded with Jim Adduci to Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for Rich Buonantony, Jim Koontz and Ron Koenigsfield.

Milwaukee Brewers

Householder played two seasons with the Brewers before being granted free agent status after the 1986 season.

Houston Astros

Householder saw limited action with the Astros in 1987, and was granted free agency at the end of the season.