John Godar, baseball player, 1892-1892

John Godar

Born: 10/25/1864 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

Died: 6/23/1949 in Park Ridge, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1892-07-08 | Final Game: 1892-07-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: John Michael Godar

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Biography

John Godar, born in 1864, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during the early 1890s. His career in Major League Baseball spanned a brief period from July 8, 1892, to July 11, 1892, during which he participated in five games. In those contests, Godar recorded three hits, contributing to a batting average of .214, and he drove in one run while also showcasing his speed on the bases with one stolen base. Though his time in the majors was limited, Godar's presence on the field came during a transformative era in baseball history, characterized by the game's evolution and the growing popularity of organized leagues. While he may not have left a lasting statistical legacy, his participation in the sport during its formative years is a testament to the multitude of players who contributed to the development of baseball as America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
5 14 2 3 0 0 0 1 1 2 1 0.214 0.353 0.214 0.567 0.0

Career AVG .214 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 12.5% below league average.

Career OBP .353 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — +11.4% above league average.

Career SLG .214 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 34.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.567 vs. league average 0.644 across their career seasons — 12.0% 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
1892 BLN NL 5 14 2 3 0 0 0 1 1 2 1 0.214 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 5 0 4 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1892 BLN OF 5 0 4 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Right Field 5