Marv Goodwin, baseball player, 1916-1925

Marv Goodwin

Born: 1/16/1891 in Gordonsville, VA, USA

Died: 10/21/1925 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1916-09-07 | Final Game: 1925-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: Marvin Mardo Goodwin

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Biography

Marv Goodwin was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1916 until 1925. Born in 1891, Goodwin made his mark in the sport during a time when baseball was evolving, transitioning from the deadball era into a more offense-driven phase. Over his career, he compiled a record of 21-25 and maintained a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 3.3, indicating his capability as a reliable pitcher on the mound. Goodwin's pitching style showcased his ability to strike out batters, as evidenced by his total of 121 strikeouts throughout his career. Additionally, he recorded 2 saves, illustrating his occasional role as a closer. While not a household name, Goodwin's contributions to his teams during the early 20th century reflected the competitive nature of the era and the challenges pitchers faced in a league that was beginning to see the rise of power hitting. His career, spanning nearly a decade, remains a testament to his dedication to the game and his impact on the teams he represented.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
21 25 102 48 19 3 2 447.3 467 164 8 100 121 3.30 0

Career ERA 3.30 vs. league average 3.60 across their career seasons — 8.3% 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
1916 WSN AL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 5.7 5 2 3 1 3.18 — -
1917 STL NL 6 4 14 12 6 3 0 85.3 70 21 19 38 2.21 2.69 (+18%) -
1919 STL NL 11 9 33 17 7 0 0 179.0 163 50 33 48 2.51 3.09 (+19%) -
1920 STL NL 3 8 32 12 3 0 1 116.3 153 64 28 23 4.95 3.45 (-44%) -
1921 STL NL 1 2 14 4 1 0 1 36.3 47 15 9 7 3.72 4.02 (+8%) -
1922 STL NL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 4.0 3 1 3 0 2.25 — -
1925 CIN NL 0 2 4 3 2 0 0 20.7 26 11 5 4 4.79 4.55 (-5%) -411.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
103 129 13 24 0 1 0 3 0 11 22 0.186 0.250 0.202 0.452 -226.9

Career AVG .186 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — 31.6% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 25.0% below league average.

Career SLG .202 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 45.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.452 vs. league average 0.703 across their career seasons — 35.7% 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
1916 WSN AL 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1917 STL NL 14 23 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0.174 — — — — 0.0
1919 STL NL 34 60 7 12 0 1 0 2 0 6 6 0.200 .262 (-24%) .322 (-15%) .347 (-33%) .670 (-25%) -226.9
1920 STL NL 32 35 4 7 0 0 0 1 0 3 8 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1921 STL NL 14 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1922 STL NL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1925 CIN NL 4 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 102 0 14 133 12 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1916 WS1 P 3 0 0 1 0 0
1917 SLN P 14 0 3 33 0 1
1919 SLN P 33 0 3 52 4 1
1920 SLN P 32 0 3 25 6 0
1921 SLN P 14 0 2 11 1 1
1922 SLN P 2 0 1 2 1 1
1925 CIN P 4 0 2 9 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 102