Howie Judson, baseball player, 1948-1954

Howie Judson

Born: 2/16/1925 in Hebron, IL, USA

Died: 8/18/2020 in Winter Haven, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1948-04-22 | Final Game: 1954-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Howard Kolls Judson

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Biography

Howie Judson, born in 1925, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1948 until 1954. He made his debut on April 22, 1948, and showcased his talents primarily as a right-handed pitcher during a time when the league was transitioning from the post-war era into a more competitive landscape. Judson's career spanned a total of six seasons, during which he recorded a win-loss record of 17-37 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.29. His effectiveness on the mound was highlighted by his ability to strike out batters, amassing a total of 204 strikeouts over his career, along with 14 saves. Judson's playing style was characterized by a mix of power and finesse, making him a reliable option for his teams during his tenure. Despite facing challenges in the win-loss column, his contributions to the game were significant, especially in an era that saw the rise of new talent and changing strategies within Major League Baseball. After retiring on September 25, 1954, Judson left behind a legacy as a dedicated pitcher who played during a pivotal time in baseball history, marking the transition into the modern game while competing in a league that was evolving rapidly.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
17 37 207 48 8 0 14 615.0 619 293 60 319 204 4.29 0

Career ERA 4.29 vs. league average 4.05 across their career seasons — 5.8% 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
1948 CHW AL 4 5 40 5 1 0 8 107.3 102 57 56 38 4.78 4.10 (-16%) -
1949 CHW AL 1 14 26 12 3 0 1 108.0 114 55 70 36 4.58 4.12 (-11%) -
1950 CHW AL 2 3 46 3 1 0 0 112.0 105 49 63 34 3.94 4.36 (+10%) -
1951 CHW AL 5 6 27 14 3 0 1 121.7 124 51 55 43 3.77 4.04 (+7%) -
1952 CHW AL 0 1 21 0 0 0 1 34.0 30 16 22 15 4.24 3.70 (-14%) -
1953 CIN NL 0 1 10 6 0 0 0 38.7 58 24 11 11 5.59 4.14 (-35%) -1391.9
1954 CIN NL 5 7 37 8 0 0 3 93.3 86 41 42 27 3.95 3.90 (-1%) -1481.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
208 150 7 14 3 0 0 7 0 13 61 0.093 0.171 0.113 0.284 0.0

Career AVG .093 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 64.3% below league average.

Career OBP .171 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 49.4% below league average.

Career SLG .113 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 70.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.284 vs. league average 0.724 across their career seasons — 60.8% 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
1948 CHW AL 41 29 1 3 1 0 0 2 0 1 13 0.103 — — — — 0.0
1949 CHW AL 26 31 0 2 1 0 0 2 0 1 11 0.065 — — — — 0.0
1950 CHW AL 46 20 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 3 5 0.100 — — — — 0.0
1951 CHW AL 27 33 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 2 14 0.121 — — — — 0.0
1952 CHW AL 21 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1953 CIN NL 10 9 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 5 6 0.111 — — — — 0.0
1954 CIN NL 37 24 2 2 0 0 0 2 0 1 10 0.083 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 207 8 17 109 10 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1948 CHA P 40 0 2 22 1 2
1949 CHA P 26 0 2 24 2 0
1950 CHA P 46 0 6 14 4 1
1951 CHA P 27 0 2 25 1 2
1952 CHA P 21 0 1 6 1 0
1953 CIN P 10 0 0 8 0 1
1954 CIN P 37 8 4 10 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 207

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Champaign IL 1944, 1945