Howie Goss

Born: 11/1/1934 in Wewoka, OK, USA

Died: 7/31/1996 in Reno, NV, USA

MLB Debut: 1962-04-10 | Final Game: 1963-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 204 lbs

Full name: Howard Wayne Goss

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Biography

Howie Goss was a professional baseball player born in 1934, whose career spanned from April 10, 1962, to September 28, 1963. Primarily serving as a position player, Goss made a mark in the major leagues over the course of 222 games. He recorded 113 hits, including 11 home runs, and drove in 54 runs. His career batting average stood at .216, and he demonstrated speed on the bases with 9 stolen bases. Goss played during a transitional period in baseball history, characterized by the evolution of the game and the increasing athleticism of players. While his offensive numbers may not have placed him among the elite of his era, his contributions to his teams were significant in their context, showcasing the competitive spirit and determination that defined many players of the early 1960s. After his retirement, Goss remained a part of the baseball community, remembered for his efforts on the field during a time of change in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
222	522	56	113	24	2	11	54	9	40	164	0.216	0.273	0.333	0.606	-1243.7

Career AVG .216 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 14.1% below league average.

Career OBP .273 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 14.2% below league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — 12.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.606 vs. league average 0.700 across their career seasons — 13.5% 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
1962	PIT	NL	89	111	19	27	6	0	2	10	5	9	36	0.243	.257 (-6%)	.326 (-6%)	.393 (-11%)	.719 (-9%)	-171.9
1963	HOU	NL	133	411	37	86	18	2	9	44	4	31	128	0.209	.246 (-15%)	.308 (-15%)	.371 (-12%)	.680 (-13%)	-1071.9