Sam Howard, baseball player, 2018-2022

Sam Howard

Born: 3/5/1993 in Cartersville, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 2018-06-10 | Final Game: 2022-04-29

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Sam James Howard

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Biography

Sam Howard, born in 1993, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2018 to 2022. He made his Major League Baseball debut on June 10, 2018, and concluded his playing days on April 29, 2022. Over the course of his career, Howard posted a record of 7 wins and 7 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.34. He recorded a total of 112 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats and contribute to his team's efforts on the mound. Howard's playing style was characterized by his versatility as a pitcher, enabling him to adapt to various roles within the bullpen and starting rotation. While he did not achieve any saves during his time in the league, his contributions as a reliable option in tight games were valued by his teams. As a player active during the transitional period of modern baseball, Howard's career reflected the ongoing evolution of pitching strategies and the increasing emphasis on analytics in player evaluation. His journey through the majors remains a testament to the challenges and triumphs faced by players in the competitive landscape of professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
7 7 103 1 0 0 0 91.0 79 54 17 58 112 5.34 0

Career ERA 5.34 vs. league average 4.24 across their career seasons — 25.9% 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
2018 COL NL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 4.0 5 1 3 1 2.25 — 0.0
2019 COL NL 2 0 20 0 0 0 0 19.0 21 14 10 23 6.63 4.51 (-47%) -840.1
2020 PIT NL 2 3 22 0 0 0 0 21.0 17 9 9 27 3.86 4.45 (+13%) -188.3
2021 PIT NL 3 4 54 1 0 0 0 45.0 34 28 32 60 5.60 4.27 (-31%) -673.7
2022 PIT NL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 2.0 2 2 4 1 9.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
103 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .413 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.731 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
2018 COL NL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2019 COL NL 20 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2020 PIT NL 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2021 PIT NL 54 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2022 PIT NL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 103 1 2 11 1 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2018 COL P 4 0 0 1 0 1
2019 COL P 20 0 0 3 0 0
2020 PIT P 22 0 1 2 0 0
2021 PIT P 54 1 1 5 1 1
2022 PIT P 3 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 103