Howie Koplitz, baseball player, 1961-1966

Howie Koplitz

Born: 5/4/1938 in Oshkosh, WI, USA

Died: 1/2/2012 in Oshkosh, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1961-09-08 | Final Game: 1966-04-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Howard Dean Koplitz

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Biography

Howie Koplitz was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1938, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1961 until his retirement in 1966. Over the course of his career, he played in a total of 90 games, posting a record of 9-7 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.21. Koplitz demonstrated his versatility on the mound, amassing 87 strikeouts and securing 1 save during his time in the league. His career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the transition from the more subdued offensive output of the previous decades to the more dynamic styles of play that characterized the mid-1960s. Koplitz was known for his competitive spirit and ability to adapt to various game situations, showcasing a reliable pitching style that contributed to his team's efforts. While he may not have achieved Hall of Fame status, his contributions on the field during a period of significant change in the game reflect the dedication and passion that many players of his era brought to the sport. His career remains a testament to the hard work and determination that defines the journey of many Major League players.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
9 7 54 19 2 0 1 175.3 187 82 19 80 87 4.21 0

Career ERA 4.21 vs. league average 3.71 across their career seasons — 13.5% 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
1961 DET AL 2 0 4 1 1 0 0 12.0 16 3 8 9 2.25 4.03 (+44%) 286.4
1962 DET AL 3 0 10 6 1 0 0 37.7 54 22 10 10 5.26 3.96 (-33%) -619.7
1964 WS2 AL 0 0 6 1 0 0 0 17.0 20 9 13 9 4.76 3.58 (-33%) -1089.2
1965 WS2 AL 4 7 33 11 0 0 1 106.7 97 48 48 59 4.05 3.50 (-16%) -1872.6
1966 WS2 AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 0 0 1 0 0.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
56 51 3 6 0 0 0 0 0 4 27 0.118 0.182 0.118 0.299 0.0

Career AVG .118 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 53.3% below league average.

Career OBP .182 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 42.7% below league average.

Career SLG .118 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — 69.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.299 vs. league average 0.701 across their career seasons — 57.3% 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
1961 DET AL 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1962 DET AL 12 13 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 7 0.231 — — — — 0.0
1964 WS2 AL 6 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1965 WS2 AL 33 30 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 17 0.100 — — — — 0.0
1966 WS2 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 54 19 12 35 0 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1961 DET P 4 1 0 1 0 0
1962 DET P 10 6 3 7 0 1
1964 WS2 P 6 1 1 3 0 0
1965 WS2 P 33 11 8 23 0 2
1966 WS2 P 1 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 54