Thomas Howard

Born: 12/11/1964 in Middletown, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1990-07-03 | Final Game: 2000-10-01

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Thomas Sylvester Howard

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Biography

Thomas Howard, born in 1964, was a professional baseball player who made significant contributions to Major League Baseball during his career from 1990 to 2000. Known for his versatility as a position player, Howard appeared in 1,015 games and compiled a batting average of .264. Over the course of his career, he recorded 655 hits, 44 home runs, and 264 RBIs, showcasing his ability to contribute both with power and consistency at the plate. His speed on the bases was another notable aspect of his game, as he successfully stole 66 bases, illustrating his aggressive playing style and knack for creating scoring opportunities. Howard's career spanned a transformative period in baseball, characterized by increasing offensive production and the emergence of a more athletic style of play. While not a household name, he played a vital role on the teams he was part of, often providing depth and experience. His contributions were especially valuable in the context of the changing dynamics of the game in the late 1990s, as players began to focus more on power and speed. Howard's legacy is marked by his tenacity and the impact he had during his years in the league, leaving a lasting imprint on the franchises he represented.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1015	2483	297	655	123	22	44	264	66	165	432	0.264	0.311	0.384	0.695	-3389.3

Career AVG .264 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .311 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 7.3% below league average.

Career SLG .384 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — 6.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.695 vs. league average 0.747 across their career seasons — 7.0% 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
1990	SDP	NL	20	44	4	12	2	0	0	0	0	0	11	0.273	—	—	—	—	0.0
1991	SDP	NL	106	281	30	70	12	3	4	22	10	24	57	0.249	.255 (-3%)	.323 (-4%)	.384 (-7%)	.708 (-6%)	-324.8
1992	SDP	NL	5	3	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1992	CLE	AL	117	358	36	99	15	2	2	32	15	17	60	0.277	.255 (+8%)	.322 (-5%)	.377 (-8%)	.699 (-7%)	0.0
1993	CLE	AL	74	178	26	42	7	0	3	23	5	12	42	0.236	.265 (-11%)	.332 (-16%)	.403 (-19%)	.735 (-18%)	-630.5
1993	CIN	NL	38	141	22	39	8	3	4	13	5	12	21	0.277	.265 (+4%)	.332 (avg)	.403 (+14%)	.735 (+8%)	-630.5
1994	CIN	NL	83	178	24	47	11	0	5	24	4	10	30	0.264	.269 (-2%)	.338 (-11%)	.424 (-3%)	.763 (-7%)	-267.0
1995	CIN	NL	113	281	42	85	15	2	3	26	17	20	37	0.302	.266 (+13%)	.337 (+4%)	.417 (-4%)	.755 (avg)	-17.2
1996	CIN	NL	121	360	50	98	19	10	6	42	6	17	51	0.272	.269 (+1%)	.340 (-10%)	.426 (+1%)	.767 (-4%)	-457.2
1997	HOU	NL	107	255	24	63	16	1	3	22	1	26	48	0.247	.266 (-7%)	.336 (-4%)	.419 (-16%)	.756 (-11%)	-507.2
1998	LAD	NL	47	76	9	14	4	0	2	4	1	3	15	0.184	.266 (-31%)	.335 (-36%)	.420 (-25%)	.755 (-30%)	-424.1
1999	STL	NL	98	195	16	57	10	0	6	28	1	17	26	0.292	.271 (+8%)	.344 (+3%)	.433 (avg)	.778 (+1%)	71.8
2000	STL	NL	86	133	13	28	4	1	6	28	1	7	34	0.211	.270 (-22%)	.344 (-26%)	.437 (-11%)	.782 (-17%)	-492.4

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
9	19	0	3	2	0	0	1	3	3	0.158

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1997	NLDS2	HOU	2	1	0	0	0	1	1	0.000
1995	NLCS	CIN	4	8	2	1	1	2	0	0.250
1995	NLDS2	CIN	3	10	1	1	0	0	2	0.100

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	4	0	0	0
OF	688	498	1146	35	17	8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1990	SDN	OF	13	8	19	0	1	0
1991	SDN	OF	86	68	182	4	1	1
1992	CLE	OF	97	76	185	5	2	0
1993	CLE	OF	47	29	81	3	2	1
1993	CIN	OF	37	31	73	4	1	1
1994	CIN	OF	57	32	80	2	3	1
1995	CIN	OF	82	57	126	2	2	1
1996	CIN	OF	103	77	160	7	3	1
1997	HOU	OF	62	54	107	5	0	1
1998	LAN	OF	29	12	33	2	0	0
1999	SLN	OF	48	38	77	0	1	0
2000	SLN	1B	1	0	4	0	0	0
2000	SLN	OF	27	16	23	1	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	1
Left Field	307
Center Field	228
Right Field	206
Designated Hitter	14

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2000	SLN	NL	$650,000
1999	SLN	NL	$325,000
1998	LAN	NL	$425,000
1997	HOU	NL	$750,000
1996	CIN	NL	$675,000
1995	CIN	NL	$675,000
1994	CIN	NL	$575,000
1993	CLE	AL	$325,000
1992	SDN	NL	$158,000
1991	SDN	NL	$105,000
1990	SDN	NL	$100,000
Total Career Earnings			$4,763,000