Nick Goulish

Born: 11/13/1916 in Punxsutawney, PA, USA

Died: 5/15/1984 in Youngstown, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1944-04-19 | Final Game: 1945-05-26

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 179 lbs

Full name: Nicholas Edward Goulish

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Biography

Nick Goulish, born in 1916, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the major leagues during the mid-1940s. His career spanned from April 19, 1944, to May 26, 1945, a time when the sport was navigating the challenges of World War II, which saw many players enlist or be drafted into military service. As a position player, Goulish participated in 14 games, where he demonstrated his skills with a batting average of .25. He contributed to his teams with 3 hits and 2 RBIs over the course of his brief career. Although his time in the major leagues was limited, Goulish's presence on the field during a pivotal era in baseball history is noteworthy. The 1940s were characterized by the integration of baseball and the emergence of new talent, and Goulish was part of a generation that played through the uncertainty of wartime. His contributions, while modest in statistical terms—with no home runs and no stolen bases—reflected the gritty determination of players who took to the diamond during a time of national sacrifice. Nick Goulish remains a part of baseball's rich tapestry, representing the spirit of those who played with passion despite the challenges surrounding them.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
14	12	4	3	0	0	0	2	0	1	3	0.250	0.308	0.250	0.558	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .308 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 6.0% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .356 across their career seasons — 29.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.558 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — 18.4% 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
1944	PHI	NL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1945	PHI	NL	13	11	4	3	0	0	0	2	0	1	3	0.273	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	2	0	1	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1945	PHI	OF	2	0	1	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	1
Right Field	1