Jake Goodman, baseball player, 1878-1882

Jake Goodman

Born: 9/14/1853 in Lancaster, PA, USA

Died: 3/9/1890 in Reading, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1878-05-02 | Final Game: 1882-05-29

Height: 6'1"

Full name: Jacob Goodman

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Biography

Jake Goodman was a professional baseball player born in 1853, who played during the early years of organized baseball, a period marked by the transition from the game's formative years into a more structured professional era. His career spanned from 1878 to May 2, 1882, during which he appeared in 70 games as a position player. Goodman recorded 75 hits and achieved a batting average of .256, contributing 27 RBIs and hitting one home run throughout his tenure. Goodman's playing style reflected the characteristics of the late 19th century, when baseball was evolving rapidly, with players focusing on contact hitting and solid defense rather than the power-oriented approach that would later dominate the sport. Despite the modest statistical output, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant within the context of an era that was still establishing the foundations of modern baseball. Goodman's career remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the development of the game and the players who helped shape its early narrative.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
70 293 33 75 6 5 1 27 0 9 33 0.256 0.278 0.321 0.599 -199.0

Career AVG .256 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .278 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .321 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.599 vs. league average 0.604 across their career seasons — near 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
1878 ML2 NL 60 252 28 62 4 3 1 27 0 7 33 0.246 .259 (-5%) .278 (-4%) .319 (-7%) .597 (-6%) -199.0
1882 PT1 AA 10 41 5 13 2 2 0 0 0 2 0 0.317 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 70 0 766 16 45 15

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1878 ML2 1B 60 0 693 12 42 15
1882 PT1 1B 10 0 73 4 3 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 70