Stan Goletz, baseball player, 1941-1941

Stan Goletz

Born: 5/21/1918 in Crescent, OH, USA

Died: 6/7/1997 in Temple, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1941-09-09 | Final Game: 1941-09-26

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Stanley Goletz

Biography

Stan Goletz, born in 1918, was a professional baseball player who made a brief but notable appearance in Major League Baseball during the 1941 season. His career spanned from September 9 to September 26, 1941, during a time when the sport was on the brink of significant changes brought about by World War II and the eventual integration of baseball. Goletz played in a total of five games, showcasing his abilities as a position player. Throughout his short stint in the majors, Goletz recorded three hits, leading to a batting average of 0.6. While he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, his performance reflected the challenges faced by players during this era, where competition was fierce, and opportunities were limited. Though his time in the league was brief, Goletz remains a part of baseball history, representing the many players whose careers were impacted by the tumultuous events of the early 1940s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
5 5 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.600 0.600 0.600 1.200 0.0

Career AVG .600 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — +128.9% above league average.

Career OBP .600 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — +80.4% above league average.

Career SLG .600 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — +60.8% above league average.

Career OPS 1.200 vs. league average 0.706 across their career seasons — +70.1% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Games by Position

Position Games