Dixie Howell

Born: 4/24/1920 in Louisville, KY, USA

Died: 10/5/1990 in Binghamton, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1947-05-06 | Final Game: 1956-09-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Homer Elliott Howell

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Biography

Dixie Howell, born in 1920, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the post-World War II era, which was characterized by a resurgence in the sport's popularity. Howell played from 1947 until his retirement on September 8, 1956, participating in a total of 340 games throughout his career. He was primarily known as a position player, contributing significantly to his teams with a batting average of .246, which reflected the competitive nature of the league during his time. Over the course of his career, Howell recorded 224 hits, including 12 home runs and 93 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs and provide offensive support. With one stolen base to his credit, he demonstrated a level of speed and base running acumen, albeit not a primary focus of his playing style. Although Howell may not have achieved the star status of some of his contemporaries, he played an essential role in the fabric of baseball during a transformative decade, contributing to the game’s evolution and shaping the experience of fans and teammates alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
340	910	98	224	39	4	12	93	1	87	140	0.246	0.314	0.337	0.651	-1546.3

Career AVG .246 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 5.6% below league average.

Career OBP .314 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 6.6% below league average.

Career SLG .337 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 13.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.651 vs. league average 0.724 across their career seasons — 10.0% 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
1947	PIT	NL	76	214	23	59	11	0	4	25	1	27	34	0.276	.262 (+5%)	.336 (+6%)	.376 (+2%)	.712 (+4%)	186.7
1949	CIN	NL	64	172	17	42	6	1	2	18	0	8	21	0.244	.262 (-7%)	.343 (-17%)	.384 (-15%)	.727 (-16%)	-534.9
1950	CIN	NL	82	224	30	50	9	1	2	22	0	32	31	0.223	.265 (-16%)	.346 (-6%)	.401 (-26%)	.747 (-16%)	-651.8
1951	CIN	NL	77	207	22	52	6	1	2	18	0	15	34	0.251	.260 (-4%)	.336 (-10%)	.385 (-17%)	.721 (-14%)	-546.3
1952	CIN	NL	17	37	4	7	1	1	2	4	0	3	9	0.189	—	—	—	—	0.0
1953	BRO	NL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1955	BRO	NL	16	42	2	11	4	0	0	5	0	1	7	0.262	—	—	—	—	0.0
1956	BRO	NL	7	13	0	3	2	0	0	1	0	1	3	0.231	—	—	—	—	0.0