Izzy Goldstein

Born: 6/6/1908 in Odesa, Kherson, Russia

Died: 9/24/1993 in Delray Beach, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1932-04-24 | Final Game: 1932-07-27

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Isidore Goldstein

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Biography

Izzy Goldstein was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 1930s. Born in 1908, Goldstein's major league career spanned from April 24, 1932, to July 27, 1932. During this brief but notable stint in the big leagues, he compiled a record of 3 wins and 2 losses, showcasing his ability to contribute to his team's success on the mound. With an earned run average (ERA) of 4.47, Goldstein demonstrated the challenges pitchers faced during this era, a time when offensive production began to rise but was still influenced by the remnants of the deadball era. Despite his limited time in the majors, Goldstein recorded 14 strikeouts, highlighting his capability to overpower hitters when called upon. However, he did not record any saves, indicating that he primarily served as a starting pitcher during his career. Goldstein's contributions to the game are a reflection of the evolving landscape of baseball in the early 20th century, as the sport began to embrace a more dynamic and offensive-oriented style of play.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	2	16	6	2	0	0	56.3	63	28	2	41	14	4.47	0

Career ERA 4.47 vs. league average 4.13 across their career seasons — 8.4% worse 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
1932	DET	AL	3	2	16	6	2	0	0	56.3	63	28	41	14	4.47	4.13 (-8%)	-1864.7

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
16	17	3	5	1	0	0	3	0	0	1	0.294	0.294	0.353	0.647	0.0

Career AVG .294 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — +6.9% above league average.

Career OBP .294 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 12.3% below league average.

Career SLG .353 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 9.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.647 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 11.0% 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
1932	DET	AL	16	17	3	5	1	0	0	3	0	0	1	0.294	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	16	0	2	13	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1932	DET	P	16	0	2	13	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	16