Howie Camp

Born: 7/1/1893 in Hopeful, AL, USA

Died: 5/8/1960 in Eastaboga, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1917-09-19 | Final Game: 1917-09-22

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 169 lbs

Full name: Howard Lee Camp

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Biography

Howie Camp was a professional baseball player born in 1893, who had a brief but noteworthy career in Major League Baseball. He played from September 19, 1917, to September 22, 1917, participating in only five games during this short stint. Despite the limited opportunity, Camp made his mark by recording six hits and achieving a batting average of .286, showcasing his potential as a hitter during a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era into a more dynamic offensive style. Camp's role as a position player, although fleeting, contributed to the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball, a period characterized by evolving strategies and player development. While he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, his ability to achieve a solid batting average in the limited at-bats reflects the challenges and competitiveness of the league at that time. Camp's career may have been brief, but it serves as a reminder of the many players who have contributed to the history of baseball, often overshadowed by their more prominent contemporaries.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
5	21	3	6	1	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.286	0.318	0.333	0.652	0.0

Career AVG .286 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — +14.9% above league average.

Career OBP .318 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.652 vs. league average 0.636 across their career seasons — near 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
1917	NYY	AL	5	21	3	6	1	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	5	0	10	2	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1917	NYA	OF	5	0	10	2	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Center Field	4
Right Field	1