Howie Bedell, baseball player, 1962-1968

Howie Bedell

Born: 9/29/1935 in Clearfield, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1962-04-10 | Final Game: 1968-07-04

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Howard William Bedell

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Biography

Howie Bedell was a professional baseball player born in 1935, who made his mark in Major League Baseball primarily as a position player. His career spanned from 1962 until his last appearance on July 4, 1968. Over the course of his tenure in the big leagues, Bedell played in 67 games, recording 28 hits and finishing with a batting average of .193. Though he did not hit any home runs during his career, he contributed 3 RBIs and showcased his speed with 1 stolen base. Bedell's playing style reflected the dynamics of the era in which he competed, a time characterized by a mix of emerging talents and established stars. While he may not have achieved the statistical milestones of some of his contemporaries, his determination and presence on the field contributed to the teams he played for, including the Milwaukee Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies. After retiring from professional play, Bedell's experience and insights into the game continued to resonate within the baseball community.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
67 145 15 28 1 2 0 3 1 12 22 0.193 0.253 0.228 0.481 -773.6

Career AVG .193 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 21.9% below league average.

Career OBP .253 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — 19.0% below league average.

Career SLG .228 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 38.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.481 vs. league average 0.680 across their career seasons — 29.3% 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
1962 ATL NL 58 138 15 27 1 2 0 2 1 11 22 0.196 .257 (-24%) .326 (-22%) .393 (-41%) .719 (-32%) -773.6
1968 PHI NL 9 7 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0.143 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 45 29 63 0 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1962 ML1 OF 45 29 63 0 3 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 44
Center Field 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
West Chester University of Pennsylvania West Chester PA 1956