Howard Battle, baseball player, 1995-1999

Howard Battle

Born: 3/25/1972 in Biloxi, MS, USA

MLB Debut: 1995-09-05 | Final Game: 1999-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Howard Dion Battle

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Biography

Howard Battle, born in 1972, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 1999. Primarily serving as a position player, Battle's career spanned parts of five seasons, during which he played in 29 games. He recorded a total of 9 hits, including 1 home run, and drove in 5 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .243. Known for his speed on the bases, he also successfully stole 1 base during his time in the league. Battle's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by a shift towards offensive power and a growing emphasis on athleticism. While his statistics may not reflect the prolific output seen from many of his contemporaries, Battle's contributions to his teams and the game during his tenure were a testament to his determination and skill as a professional athlete. His journey through Major League Baseball provides insight into the challenges faced by players during this era, as well as the evolution of the game itself.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
29 37 5 9 0 0 1 5 1 6 13 0.243 0.349 0.324 0.673 0.0

Career AVG .243 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 9.7% below league average.

Career OBP .349 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .324 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 23.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.673 vs. league average 0.768 across their career seasons — 12.3% 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
1995 TOR AL 9 15 3 3 0 0 0 0 1 4 8 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1996 PHI NL 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1999 ATL NL 15 17 2 6 0 0 1 5 0 2 3 0.353 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1999 NLCS ATL 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000
1999 NLDS1 ATL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
1999 WS ATL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 13 4 3 10 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1995 TOR 3B 6 4 1 6 0 0
1996 PHI 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1999 ATL 3B 6 0 2 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 13
Designated Hitter 1