Pep Goodwin, baseball player, 1914-1915

Pep Goodwin

Born: 12/19/1891 in Pocatello, ID, USA

Died: 2/15/1972 in Oakland, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-04-16 | Final Game: 1915-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Claire Vernon Goodwin

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Biography

Pep Goodwin, born in 1891, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1914 to 1915, a period that was characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-driven game. Goodwin played a total of 193 games, accumulating 142 hits over his brief career. He was known for his versatility as a position player, contributing not only with the bat but also with his speed on the bases, as evidenced by his 10 stolen bases. Throughout his time in Major League Baseball, Goodwin recorded a batting average of .235, along with 1 home run and 48 RBIs. Despite not being a dominant offensive force, his contributions were significant during a time when the game was evolving. Goodwin's steadfast presence on the field showcased the grit and determination of players in his era, and his legacy remains a part of the rich tapestry of early baseball history. After his retirement from the game on October 3, 1915, he left behind a career that, while modest in statistics, reflected the spirit of the sport during a transformative period.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
193 603 60 142 20 7 1 48 10 42 46 0.235 0.291 0.297 0.588 -1185.3

Career AVG .235 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 6.9% below league average.

Career OBP .291 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 9.3% below league average.

Career SLG .297 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 11.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.588 vs. league average 0.656 across their career seasons — 10.5% 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
1914 KCF FL 112 374 38 88 15 6 1 32 4 27 23 0.235 .255 (-8%) .322 (-10%) .339 (-7%) .661 (-8%) -647.1
1915 KCF FL 81 229 22 54 5 1 0 16 6 15 23 0.236 .250 (-6%) .318 (-8%) .332 (-20%) .651 (-14%) -538.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 2 0 0 0
2B 23 0 42 71 6 6
3B 40 0 49 67 13 4
SS 109 0 149 317 48 32

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1914 KCF 1B 1 0 2 0 0 0
1914 KCF 3B 40 0 49 67 13 4
1914 KCF SS 67 0 85 208 30 21
1915 KCF 2B 23 0 42 71 6 6
1915 KCF SS 42 0 64 109 18 11

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1
Second Base 23
Third Base 40
Shortstop 109

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of California - Berkeley Berkeley CA 1912, 1913