Paul Joseph Howard, nicknamed "Del", (May 20, 1884 – August 29, 1968) was an outfielder in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Boston Red Sox during the 1909 season. Listed at 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m), 170 lb., Howard batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts.

Howard was a .200 hitter (3-for-15) with one double, two runs and two RBI in six games. In six outfield appearances, he played at left field (4) and right (2), while posting a 1.000 fielding percentage in three chances.

Howard died in Miami, Florida at age 84, and is buried in Winthrop, Massachusetts