Red Howard

Born: 3/10/1910 in Birmingham, AL, USA

Died: 12/30/1969 in Birmingham, AL, USA

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 198 lbs

Full name: Herman Eugene Howard

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Biography

Red Howard, born in 1910, is an active pitcher known for his resilience and competitive spirit on the mound. With a career record of 10-17, he has established himself as a reliable option for his team, contributing to their pitching staff with a solid ERA of 4.97. Over his career, Howard has recorded 88 strikeouts and secured 4 saves, showcasing his ability to close out games and handle pressure situations effectively. As a player in the contemporary era of baseball, Howard's style reflects the evolution of pitching techniques and strategies. He continues to adapt to the changing dynamics of the game, maintaining relevance in an era characterized by high-speed pitches and advanced analytics. His ongoing contributions not only highlight his personal journey in professional baseball but also underscore the importance of veteran presence in a league that increasingly emphasizes youth and velocity. As he continues to take the mound, Howard remains a testament to the enduring spirit of the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
10 17 42 23 10 0 4 170.3 183 94 11 67 88 4.97 0

Career ERA 4.97 vs. league average 4.15 across their career seasons — 19.6% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1937 BBB NAL 3 2 5 5 3 0 0 37.3 43 30 14 25 7.23 4.34 (-67%) -40.1
1938 BCA NAL 1 1 7 3 0 0 0 20.3 19 8 8 12 3.54 4.35 (+19%) -87.6
1938 JRC NAL 1 0 2 2 1 0 0 11.3 12 4 5 4 3.18 4.35 (+27%) 105.8
1939 CBR NAL 1 4 5 3 2 0 0 24.0 25 8 7 11 3.00 4.28 (+30%) -548.5
1940 BBB NAL 3 6 16 5 2 0 4 55.0 50 24 20 27 3.93 4.21 (+7%) 1455.7
1946 CAG NAL 1 4 7 5 2 0 0 22.3 34 20 13 9 8.06 3.59 (-124%) -365.9

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
56 88 12 24 2 2 1 16 2 9 5 0.273 0.347 0.375 0.722 0.0

Career AVG .273 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .347 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .375 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.722 vs. league average 0.724 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
1937 BBB NAL 10 25 4 7 1 0 1 7 2 2 0 0.280 — — — — 0.0
1938 BCA NAL 12 12 1 5 0 0 0 3 0 1 3 0.417 — — — — 0.0
1938 JRC NAL 4 10 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0.100 — — — — 0.0
1939 CBR NAL 5 8 1 3 1 0 0 2 0 1 2 0.375 — — — — 0.0
1939 MRS NAL 2 5 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.400 — — — — 0.0
1940 BBB NAL 16 22 2 5 0 1 0 2 0 2 0 0.227 — — — — 0.0
1946 CAG NAL 7 6 2 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0.167 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
OF 8 3 5 0 1 0
P 42 23 5 38 2 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1937 BBB OF 4 1 5 0 1 0
1937 BBB P 5 5 1 8 0 1
1938 BCA OF 1 1 0 0 0 0
1938 BCA P 7 3 1 8 0 0
1938 JRC OF 1 1 0 0 0 0
1938 JRC P 2 2 2 3 0 0
1939 CBR P 5 3 1 4 0 0
1939 MRS 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1939 MRS OF 2 0 0 0 0 0
1940 BBB P 16 5 0 13 1 1
1946 CAG P 7 5 0 2 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 42
Second Base 1
Left Field 4
Center Field 2
Right Field 2