Herb Goodall

Born: 8/10/1866 in Mansfield, PA, USA

Died: 1/20/1938 in Mansfield, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-04-29 | Final Game: 1890-10-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Herbert Frank Goodall

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Biography

Herb Goodall was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the National League during the early years of the game, from 1890 until 1904. Born in 1866, Goodall made his mark in a time when baseball was rapidly evolving, transitioning from the rough-and-tumble days of the 19th century into a more organized and strategic sport. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 8-5, showcasing his ability to compete at a high level during an era that was characterized by lower offensive outputs and the dominance of pitching. Goodall finished his career with a 3.39 earned run average (ERA) and recorded 46 strikeouts, indicating his effectiveness on the mound. He also contributed with 4 saves, highlighting his versatility and ability to secure games late in tight situations. Though his career was relatively brief, Goodall's performance helped pave the way for future generations of pitchers, embodying the tenacity and competitive spirit that defined early baseball. His contributions remain a part of the rich tapestry of Major League Baseball's history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
8	5	18	13	8	1	4	109.0	94	41	2	51	46	3.39	0

Career ERA 3.39 vs. league average 3.88 across their career seasons — 12.8% better 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
1890	LS2	AA	8	5	18	13	8	1	4	109.0	94	41	51	46	3.39	3.88 (+13%)	-296.6

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
19	45	10	19	2	0	0	5	0	1	0	0.422	0.458	0.467	0.925	0.0

Career AVG .422 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — +62.2% above league average.

Career OBP .458 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — +36.1% above league average.

Career SLG .467 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — +32.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.925 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — +34.5% above 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
1890	LS2	AA	19	45	10	19	2	0	0	5	0	1	0	0.422	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
P	18	0	7	25	3	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1890	LS2	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1890	LS2	P	18	0	7	25	3	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	18
Center Field	1