Joe Goddard, baseball player, 1972-1972

Joe Goddard

Born: 7/23/1950 in Beckley, WV, USA

MLB Debut: 1972-07-31 | Final Game: 1972-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 181 lbs

Full name: Joseph Harold Goddard

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Biography

Joe Goddard, born in 1950, had a brief but noteworthy career as a position player in Major League Baseball. He made his debut on July 31, 1972, and played until October 4 of the same year. Over the course of his short stint in the big leagues, Goddard appeared in 12 games, where he recorded 7 hits and drove in 2 runs, finishing with a batting average of 0.2. While he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases, his contributions on the field were a testament to his dedication and skill as a player during a time when baseball was evolving with more emphasis on power and speed. Goddard's career unfolded during the early 1970s, a period characterized by the rise of power hitters and the introduction of new strategies in the game. Although his time in MLB was limited, his experience in the league reflects the challenges faced by many players during this transitional era in baseball history. After retiring, Goddard remained a part of the baseball community, contributing to the sport in various capacities, and his legacy lives on as part of the rich tapestry of the game's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
12 35 0 7 2 0 0 2 0 5 9 0.200 0.300 0.257 0.557 0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 18.0% below league average.

Career OBP .300 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .257 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 27.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.557 vs. league average 0.664 across their career seasons — 16.2% 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
1972 SDP NL 12 35 0 7 2 0 0 2 0 5 9 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 12 12 67 5 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1972 SDN C 12 12 67 5 2 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 12

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Marshall University Huntington WV 1969, 1970, 1971