Purnal Goldy, baseball player, 1962-1963

Purnal Goldy

Born: 11/28/1937 in Camden, NJ, USA

Died: 9/21/2009 in Denver, CO, USA

MLB Debut: 1962-06-12 | Final Game: 1963-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Purnal William Goldy

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Biography

Purnal Goldy was a professional baseball player born in 1937, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during a brief career spanning from 1962 to 1963. Primarily recognized as a position player, Goldy played in a total of 29 games, where he demonstrated his offensive capabilities with 18 hits, including 3 home runs, and drove in 12 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .231. His playing style was characterized by a blend of power and contact hitting, which was particularly notable during a transitional period in baseball when the game was evolving from the tail end of the deadball era into a more offensive-minded approach. Although Goldy's career was relatively short-lived, the impact of his contributions during that time reflected the competitive nature of the early 1960s, a period marked by the rise of new talent and the increased integration of players into the league. His experience in the majors, albeit limited, provided him with a unique perspective on the challenges faced by players in a rapidly changing sport. Purnal Goldy's legacy remains a testament to the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if their careers did not span a long duration.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
29 78 9 18 1 1 3 12 0 0 16 0.231 0.237 0.385 0.622 -170.7

Career AVG .231 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 8.4% below league average.

Career OBP .237 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 25.2% below league average.

Career SLG .385 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.622 vs. league average 0.700 across their career seasons — 11.2% 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
1962 DET AL 20 70 8 16 1 1 3 12 0 0 12 0.229 .257 (-11%) .326 (-28%) .393 (+2%) .719 (-12%) -170.7
1963 DET AL 9 8 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 15 15 26 1 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1962 DET OF 15 15 26 1 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Right Field 15

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Temple University Philadelphia PA 1958