Tom Paskievitch

Thomas Michael Paskievitch

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 3", Weight 210 lb.
• School Central Michigan University
• Born July 19, 1968 in Dearborn Heights, MI USA

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Biographical Information

Pitcher Tom Paskievitch played professionally from 1991 to 1996, peaking at Double A.

He was taken by the Detroit Tigers in the 34th round of the 1990 amateur draft, but opted not to sign. Instead, he latched on with the unaffiliated Erie Sailors in 1991, going 5-3 with a 2.85 ERA in 27 games (3 starts). He joined the San Diego Padres system in 1992, going 11-8 with a 4.91 ERA in 49 games (9 starts) for the Waterloo Diamonds, striking out 122 in 102 2/3 innings. In 1993, he was 4-2 with a 2.15 ERA in 38 relief appearances between the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes and Wichita Wranglers. He joined the Florida Marlins system in 1994 (having been taken by them in the Double-A round of the 1993 Rule V Draft), also playing for the independent Duluth-Superior Dukes. In 1995, he played briefly in the Kansas City Royals chain (after having been a strike replacement for them) and also played for the indy Winnipeg Goldeyes and St. Paul Saints. He wrapped up his career in 1996, again playing in indy ball, this time for Winnipeg and the Thunder Bay Whiskey Jacks.

Overall, he went 29-26 with a 3.99 ERA in 170 games (39 starts) at all levels. In 417 2/3 innings, he allowed 406 hits and 189 walks (1.425 WHIP), while striking out 364 batters. In organized baseball, he was 21-14 with a 3.79 ERA in 131 games (12 starts); in indy ball, spent entirely in the Northern League, he was 8-12 with a 4.24 ERA in 39 games (27 starts).