Dixie Howell, baseball player, 1940-1958

Dixie Howell

Born: 1/7/1920 in Harold, KY, USA

Died: 3/18/1960 in Hollywood, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1940-09-14 | Final Game: 1958-04-26

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Millard Howell

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Biography

Dixie Howell was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1940 to 1958. Born in 1920, Howell made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the sport was evolving, transitioning from the tail end of the deadball era into a more offensive-minded game. Throughout his career, he compiled a record of 19 wins and 15 losses, showcasing his ability to contribute effectively on the mound. With an earned run average (ERA) of 3.78, Howell demonstrated a solid command over his pitches, helping him secure 99 strikeouts and 19 saves during his time in the league. Howell's career spanned a variety of teams and included notable performances that highlighted his competitive spirit and pitching prowess. His contributions were particularly significant during a period marked by the integration of baseball, as the sport began to embrace a broader range of talent. While he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Howell's reliability and skill as a pitcher left a lasting impression on the teams he represented and on fans who appreciated the art of pitching in the mid-20th century. His legacy remains a testament to the diverse talents that shaped the game during this dynamic era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
19 15 115 2 0 0 19 226.3 236 95 13 103 99 3.78 0

Career ERA 3.78 vs. league average 4.00 across their career seasons — 5.7% better 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
1940 CLE AL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 5.0 2 1 4 2 1.80 — 0.0
1949 CIN NL 0 1 5 1 0 0 0 13.3 21 12 8 7 8.10 4.12 (-97%) -691.4
1955 CHW AL 8 3 35 0 0 0 9 73.7 70 24 25 25 2.93 4.00 (+27%) -
1956 CHW AL 5 6 34 1 0 0 4 64.3 79 33 36 28 4.62 3.96 (-16%) -
1957 CHW AL 6 5 37 0 0 0 6 68.3 64 25 30 37 3.29 3.83 (+14%) -
1958 CHW AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.7 0 0 0 0 0.00 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
124 74 8 18 2 1 5 9 0 4 21 0.243 0.282 0.500 0.782 0.0

Career AVG .243 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 6.7% below league average.

Career OBP .282 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 15.0% below league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — +27.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.782 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — +8.1% above 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
1940 CLE AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1949 CIN NL 9 9 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 1 0.111 — — — — 0.0
1955 CHW AL 35 21 0 8 0 0 0 1 0 0 8 0.381 — — — — 0.0
1956 CHW AL 34 17 4 4 0 0 2 3 0 2 6 0.235 — — — — 0.0
1957 CHW AL 42 27 4 5 1 1 3 3 0 2 6 0.185 — — — — 0.0
1958 CHW AL 1 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 115 1 10 52 5 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1940 CLE P 3 0 0 1 0 0
1949 CIN P 5 0 0 3 0 0
1955 CHA P 35 0 4 21 3 0
1956 CHA P 34 1 2 12 2 2
1957 CHA P 37 0 4 14 0 1
1958 CHA P 1 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 115