Howard Maple, baseball player, 1932-1932

Howard Maple

Born: 7/20/1903 in Adrian, MO, USA

Died: 11/9/1970 in Portland, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 1932-05-19 | Final Game: 1932-09-18

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Howard Albert Maple

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Biography

Howard Maple was a professional baseball player born in 1903, who played in the Major Leagues during the early 1930s. His career spanned from May 19, 1932, to September 18, 1932, during a transitional period in baseball marked by the emergence of more powerful hitters and the gradual shift towards a more dynamic style of play. As a position player, Maple appeared in 44 games, showcasing his skills primarily in the infield or outfield. Over the course of his brief MLB tenure, Maple recorded 10 hits, resulting in a batting average of .244. He contributed 7 runs batted in (RBIs) to his team's efforts but did not hit any home runs, reflecting the playing style of the era, which often emphasized contact hitting and small ball tactics rather than power. Despite the limited scope of his career, Maple's participation in the game during this formative time contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the challenges and opportunities faced by players in the early 20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
44 41 6 10 0 1 0 7 0 7 7 0.244 0.367 0.293 0.660 0.0

Career AVG .244 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — 11.3% below league average.

Career OBP .367 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — +9.5% above league average.

Career SLG .293 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 25.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.660 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 9.2% 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
1932 WSN AL 44 41 6 10 0 1 0 7 0 7 7 0.244 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 41 0 34 5 0 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1932 WS1 C 41 0 34 5 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 41

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Oregon State University Corvallis OR 1926, 1928, 1929