Howard Armstrong

Born: 12/2/1889 in East Claridon, OH, USA

Died: 3/8/1926 in Canisteo, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-09-30 | Final Game: 1911-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Howard Elmer Armstrong

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Biography

Howard Armstrong was an American baseball player born in 1889, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball. He played a single game on September 30, 1911, showcasing the fleeting nature of opportunities in the sport during that era. As a position player, Armstrong's time in the majors was marked by a lack of recorded hits, runs batted in, and stolen bases, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.0. Armstrong's appearance in the major leagues came at a time when the sport was evolving, transitioning from the deadball era towards a more offensive-minded approach. Despite his limited contributions on the field, his presence in the game reflects the challenges many players faced in securing and maintaining a spot on a major league roster during the early 20th century. His career, albeit short, exemplifies the stories of numerous players who aspired to make their mark in baseball, often facing stiff competition and limited opportunities.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	1	0	0	0	0	3.0	3	0	0	1	0	0.00	0

Career ERA 0.00 vs. league average 3.37 across their career seasons — 100.0% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1911	PHA	AL	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	3.0	3	0	1	0	0.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.693 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1911	PHA	AL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	1	0	0	2	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1911	PHA	P	1	0	0	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1