Paine was born in Chepachet, Rhode Island, and signed with the Philadelphia Phillies in 1948 upon graduation from high school in nearby Burrillville. He was drafted by the Boston Braves after two years in the Phillies\' farm system. \n', '

Recalled by Boston from the Class A Hartford Chiefs in the middle of the 1951, he worked in 21 games out of the bullpen. As a rookie, Paine won his only two decisions; he allowed 36 hits and 20 bases on balls in 35​1⁄3 innings pitched, but only 12 earned runs, for a respectable ERA of 3.06.\n', '

He then entered the United States Army for military service during the Korean War. When his unit was sent to Japan, Paine was allowed to pitch for the Nishitetsu Lions, making his NPB debut on August 23, 1953. Unlike in the major leagues, Paine was a starting pitcher for the Lions, making eight starts among his nine appearances, and posting five complete games and one shutout. Overall, his NPB record was 4–3, with a sparkling 1.77 earned run average in 61 innings pitched.\n', '

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