Dave Howard, baseball player, 1912-1915

Dave Howard

Born: 5/1/1889 in Washington, DC, USA

Died: 1/26/1956 in Dallas, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-05-08 | Final Game: 1915-07-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: David Austin Howard

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Biography

Dave Howard was a professional baseball player born in 1889, who played in the Major Leagues from 1912 to 1915. Primarily recognized as a position player, Howard's career spanned a brief period during the early 20th century, a time when baseball was evolving with the introduction of new strategies and player roles. Over the course of his career, he participated in 25 games, accumulating 8 hits and finishing with a batting average of .222. While he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 1 RBI to his teams during his time on the field. Howard's career unfolded in the pre-World War I era, a time when the game was characterized by a focus on contact hitting and speed rather than power. His statistical contributions, while modest, reflected the challenges of competing at the highest level of the sport. Although he did not achieve widespread fame or long-lasting impact, Howard's journey in Major League Baseball serves as a snapshot of the early 1900s baseball landscape, showcasing the dedication and tenacity required to compete in a sport that was rapidly gaining popularity across the United States.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
25 36 6 8 1 0 0 1 0 1 8 0.222 0.243 0.250 0.493 0.0

Career AVG .222 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 13.8% below league average.

Career OBP .243 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 25.3% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 27.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.493 vs. league average 0.668 across their career seasons — 26.2% 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
1912 WSN AL 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1915 BRF FL 24 36 5 8 1 0 0 1 0 1 8 0.222 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 12 0 18 31 4 0
3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
OF 2 0 0 0 0 0
SS 1 0 2 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1915 BRF 2B 12 0 18 31 4 0
1915 BRF 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1915 BRF OF 2 0 0 0 0 0
1915 BRF SS 1 0 2 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 12
Third Base 1
Shortstop 1
Center Field 1
Right Field 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Cornell University Ithaca NY 1909, 1910, 1911