Paul Howard, baseball player, 1909-1909

Paul Howard

Born: 5/20/1884 in Boston, MA, USA

Died: 8/29/1968 in Miami, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1909-09-16 | Final Game: 1909-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Paul Joseph Howard

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Biography

Paul Howard was a professional baseball player born in 1884, who played as a position player during the early years of the 20th century. His career in Major League Baseball was brief but notable, spanning from September 16 to September 29, 1909. Over the course of six games, Howard recorded three hits, contributing two runs batted in, and finished with a batting average of 0.2. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, his presence on the field reflected the evolving dynamics of baseball during this period, which was characterized by a focus on contact hitting and defensive skills. Howard's time in the majors, though short-lived, places him within an era that was beginning to transition from the deadball era towards a more offensively-minded game. While he did not achieve lasting fame in the league, his participation during this pivotal moment in baseball history highlights the struggles and aspirations of many players of his time, who sought to make their mark in a competitive sport that was rapidly changing.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
6 15 2 3 1 0 0 2 0 3 1 0.200 0.368 0.267 0.635 0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 18.1% below league average.

Career OBP .368 vs. league average .306 across their career seasons — +20.2% above league average.

Career SLG .267 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 14.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.635 vs. league average 0.619 across their career seasons — near 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
1909 BOS AL 6 15 2 3 1 0 0 2 0 3 1 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 6 4 2 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1909 BOS OF 6 4 2 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 2
Right Field 4