The Chicago White Sox selected Paul in the 1996 MLB draft. He made his major league debut in 1999 and played for the White Sox until he was granted his outright release in 2003. He was signed by the Chicago Cubs,but was again released in October of the same year. The Anaheim Angels signed him in 2004.[2] He was traded after the 2005 season to the Devil Rays for minor league third baseman Travis Schlichting.[3]
After starting catcher Toby Hall was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers,Dioner Navarro came to Tampa Bay as the Devil Rays' main catcher. Paul was limited to 35 games in 2007 because of hand and elbow injuries. On February 1,2008,the Rays signed Paul to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. After failing to make the team,Paul was released and signed with the Houston Astros on April 6. On June 14,the Astros released Paul. In his nine-year major league career he batted .244/.303/.341 with 10 home runs and 5 stolen bases in 321 games.[2]
The Angels hired Paul as their bench coach after the 2017 season.[6]
The Tigers hired Paul as their quality control coach prior to the 2020 season.[7] On September 22,2020,the Tigers added interim bench coach to his duties when Ron Gardenhire suddenly retired and bench coach Lloyd McClendon was promoted to interim manager.[8] Paul was dismissed following the 2022 season.[9]
Personal life
Paul's younger brother,Jeremy,also played baseball.[10][11]
Paul lost a friend in the September 11 attacks. He was a proponent of MLB playing games scheduled on September 11,2002.[12]
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