Curtis Goodwin

Born: 9/30/1972 in Oakland, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1995-06-02 | Final Game: 1999-08-08

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Curtis LaMar Goodwin

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Biography

Curtis Goodwin was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 1999. Born in 1972, Goodwin made his debut on June 2, 1995, and showcased his skills primarily as an outfielder. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 431 games, accumulating 251 hits and achieving a batting average of .248. While he recorded only 3 home runs, he was known for his speed on the bases, finishing with 66 stolen bases and contributing 56 RBIs to his teams. Goodwin played during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the offensive explosion of the late 1990s. Despite not being a superstar, his ability to steal bases and provide defensive support made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. His career spanned a time when the game was increasingly emphasizing power hitting, yet Goodwin carved out his niche as a player who could disrupt defenses with his speed and agility. After his retirement on August 8, 1999, he left a legacy as a hardworking, versatile player who contributed to the game in ways that extended beyond traditional power metrics.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
431	1014	129	251	38	4	3	56	66	87	221	0.248	0.307	0.302	0.609	-3631.8

Career AVG .248 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 7.7% below league average.

Career OBP .307 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 9.4% below league average.

Career SLG .302 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 28.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.609 vs. league average 0.763 across their career seasons — 20.2% 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
1995	BAL	AL	87	289	40	76	11	3	1	24	22	15	53	0.263	.266 (-1%)	.337 (-11%)	.417 (-20%)	.755 (-16%)	-933.2
1996	CIN	NL	49	136	20	31	3	0	0	5	15	19	34	0.228	.269 (-16%)	.340 (-5%)	.426 (-41%)	.767 (-25%)	-565.8
1997	CIN	NL	85	265	27	67	11	0	1	12	22	24	53	0.253	.266 (-5%)	.336 (-6%)	.419 (-27%)	.756 (-18%)	-846.5
1998	COL	NL	119	159	27	39	7	0	1	6	5	16	40	0.245	.266 (-8%)	.335 (-7%)	.420 (-27%)	.755 (-18%)	-544.2
1999	CHC	NL	89	157	15	38	6	1	0	9	2	13	38	0.242	.271 (-11%)	.344 (-13%)	.433 (-32%)	.778 (-24%)	-742.2
1999	TOR	AL	2	8	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	-742.2