Jim Goodwin

Born: 8/15/1926 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 4/12/2008 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1948-04-24 | Final Game: 1948-05-30

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: James Patrick Goodwin

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Biography

Jim Goodwin was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in the Major Leagues for a brief period in 1948. Born in 1926, Goodwin's career was noteworthy not only for its brevity but also for the context of the post-World War II era in which he competed. He made his major league debut on April 24, 1948, but his time in the spotlight was short-lived, as he played his final game just over a month later, on May 30 of the same year. During his eight games in the majors, Goodwin recorded one hit, resulting in a batting average of 0.5. Although he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, his presence on the field during a dynamic period in baseball history reflects the challenges and opportunities faced by athletes emerging from the war era. Goodwin's career serves as a reminder of the many players who made fleeting appearances in the big leagues, contributing to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	8	1	0	0	1	10.3	9	10	0	12	3	8.71	0

Career ERA 8.71 vs. league average 4.10 across their career seasons — 112.3% worse 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
1948	CHW	AL	0	0	8	1	0	0	1	10.3	9	10	12	3	8.71	4.10 (-112%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
8	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.500	0.500	0.500	1.000	0.0

Career AVG .500 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — +89.7% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — +47.0% above league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — +31.9% above league average.

Career OPS 1.000 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — +39.0% 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
1948	CHW	AL	8	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	8	0	1	2	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1948	CHA	P	8	0	1	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	8