Roy Howell

Born: 12/18/1953 in Lompoc, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1974-09-09 | Final Game: 1984-09-29

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Roy Lee Howell

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Biography

Roy Howell was an accomplished professional baseball player born in 1953, who made a significant impact on the game during his career from 1974 to 1984. Primarily known as a position player, Howell played in a total of 1,112 games across his career, showcasing his versatility and durability on the field. His offensive contributions included 991 hits, 80 home runs, and 454 runs batted in, culminating in a career batting average of .261. Howell's ability to combine power with consistent hitting earned him an All-Star selection, reflecting his status among the elite players of his era. Playing during a transformative time in baseball, Howell navigated the evolving landscape of the sport, marked by the rise of free agency and increased player mobility. He demonstrated a keen eye for the game, which, along with his solid defensive skills, allowed him to remain a valuable asset to his teams. Despite finishing his career with 9 stolen bases, Howell was not primarily known for his speed; rather, he was appreciated for his reliability at the plate and in the field. Roy Howell's legacy is remembered by fans and historians alike, as he contributed to the rich tapestry of Major League Baseball during the late 1970s and early 1980s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1112	3791	422	991	183	31	80	454	9	318	675	0.261	0.321	0.389	0.710	275.1

Career AVG .261 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .321 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .389 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.710 vs. league average 0.708 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
1974	TEX	AL	13	44	2	11	1	0	1	3	0	2	10	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1975	TEX	AL	125	383	43	96	15	2	10	51	2	39	79	0.251	.257 (-3%)	.327 (-1%)	.374 (+1%)	.701 (avg)	-6.8
1976	TEX	AL	140	491	55	124	28	2	8	53	1	30	106	0.253	.255 (-1%)	.320 (-8%)	.360 (+2%)	.681 (-3%)	-414.1
1977	TEX	AL	7	17	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	4	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1977	TOR	AL	96	364	41	115	17	1	10	44	4	42	76	0.316	.264 (+20%)	.329 (+17%)	.401 (+12%)	.730 (+15%)	0.0
1978	TOR	AL	140	551	67	149	28	3	8	61	0	44	78	0.270	.257 (+5%)	.323 (avg)	.378 (-1%)	.702 (avg)	-21.2
1979	TOR	AL	138	511	60	126	28	4	15	72	1	42	91	0.247	.265 (-7%)	.329 (-6%)	.397 (+2%)	.727 (-2%)	-246.2
1980	TOR	AL	142	528	51	142	28	9	10	57	0	50	92	0.269	.264 (+2%)	.326 (+3%)	.387 (+6%)	.714 (+5%)	455.8
1981	ATL	AL	76	244	37	58	13	1	6	33	0	23	39	0.238	.255 (-7%)	.320 (-4%)	.368 (+1%)	.688 (-1%)	-73.7
1982	ATL	AL	98	300	31	78	11	2	4	38	0	21	39	0.260	.261 (avg)	.324 (-6%)	.388 (-10%)	.712 (-8%)	-489.4
1983	ATL	AL	69	194	23	54	9	6	4	25	1	15	29	0.278	.260 (+7%)	.324 (+2%)	.389 (+15%)	.714 (+9%)	257.3
1984	ATL	AL	68	164	12	38	5	1	4	17	0	8	32	0.232	.259 (-11%)	.322 (-12%)	.384 (-10%)	.707 (-11%)	-310.1

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
9	19	1	2	0	0	0	0	2	6	0.105

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	BB	SO	AVG
1982	ALCS	ML4	1	3	0	0	0	1	0.000
1982	WS	ML4	4	11	1	0	0	3	0.000
1981	AEDIV	ML4	4	5	0	2	2	2	0.400

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	14	7	92	10	4	11
3B	846	818	651	1666	137	160
OF	10	7	14	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1974	TEX	3B	12	12	5	24	3	1
1975	TEX	3B	115	106	80	214	21	32
1976	TEX	3B	130	125	103	245	28	20
1977	TEX	1B	1	0	7	0	1	1
1977	TEX	3B	1	0	1	0	0	0
1977	TEX	OF	2	2	5	0	0	0
1977	TOR	3B	87	87	81	165	12	12
1978	TOR	3B	131	131	109	306	22	27
1978	TOR	OF	5	5	7	0	0	0
1979	TOR	3B	133	131	108	290	20	28
1980	TOR	3B	138	136	105	257	16	24
1981	ML4	1B	3	2	20	2	0	1
1981	ML4	3B	53	51	38	98	6	9
1981	ML4	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1982	ML4	1B	4	2	26	2	2	1
1982	ML4	OF	2	0	2	0	0	0
1983	ML4	1B	2	2	20	4	1	4
1984	ML4	1B	4	1	19	2	0	4
1984	ML4	3B	46	39	21	67	9	7