Howard Groskloss, baseball player, 1930-1932

Howard Groskloss

Born: 4/10/1906 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Died: 7/15/2006 in Vero Beach, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1930-06-23 | Final Game: 1932-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 176 lbs

Full name: Howard Hoffman Groskloss

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Biography

Howard Groskloss, born in 1906, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 1930s. He played as a position player primarily between the years 1930 and 1932, appearing in a total of 72 games during his brief career. Groskloss showcased his batting skills with a career batting average of .261, accumulating 48 hits, 21 runs batted in (RBIs), and a single stolen base. Although he did not record any home runs, his contributions on the field reflected the playing style of the era, which often emphasized contact hitting and situational play. Groskloss’s career unfolded during a time when Major League Baseball was beginning to evolve, transitioning from the deadball era into a period characterized by increasing offensive output. While his time in the majors was limited, his performances contributed to the fabric of the game during a transformative period. After his retirement on September 25, 1932, Groskloss left behind a legacy as a player who navigated the challenges of a competitive sport, representing the tenacity and spirit of early 20th-century baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
72 184 14 48 7 2 0 21 1 11 19 0.261 0.303 0.321 0.623 -211.9

Career AVG .261 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 7.5% below league average.

Career OBP .303 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 11.7% below league average.

Career SLG .321 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — 20.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.623 vs. league average 0.747 across their career seasons — 16.5% 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
1930 PIT NL 2 3 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1931 PIT NL 53 161 13 45 7 2 0 20 1 11 16 0.280 .276 (+1%) .338 (-4%) .388 (-10%) .726 (-7%) -211.9
1932 PIT NL 17 20 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.100 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 39 0 92 115 4 35
SS 5 0 3 4 3 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1930 PIT SS 1 0 0 0 1 0
1931 PIT 2B 39 0 92 115 4 35
1931 PIT SS 3 0 1 2 1 1
1932 PIT SS 1 0 2 2 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 39
Shortstop 5

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Amherst College Amherst MA 1929, 1930