In 32 total games, Pauley batted .276/.403/.476 with four home runs, 25 RBI, and six stolen bases.

[2] Pauley played 2023 with Lake Elsinore, the High–A Fort Wayne TinCaps and Double–A San Antonio Missions.

[3] He was named the Padres minor league player of the year after hitting .308/.393/.539 with 23 home runs, 94 RBI, and 22 stolen bases across 127 total games.

[5] On March 19, 2024, the Padres selected Pauley's contract and added him to their Opening Day roster.

On July 30, 2024, the Padres traded Pauley, Robby Snelling, Adam Mazur, and Jay Beshears to the Miami Marlins in exchange for Bryan Hoeing and Tanner Scott.