Howie Bedell
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1962-1968)
Howie Bedell was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1962 to 1968 for the Milwaukee Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 7 seasons. In 67 career games, he hit .193 with 28 hits and 3 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1962-04-10
- Last Game
- 1968-07-04
Full name: Howard William Bedell
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67 | 145 | 15 | 28 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 22 | .193 | .253 | .228 | .481 | -699 |
Career AVG .193 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 21.9% below league average.
Career OBP .253 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — 19.0% below league average.
Career SLG .228 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 38.0% below league average.
Career OPS .481 vs. league average .680 across their career seasons — 29.3% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | ML1 | NL | 58 | 138 | 15 | 27 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 22 | .196 | .257 (-24%) | .326 (-22%) | .393 (-41%) | .719 (-32%) | -698.5 |
| 1968 | PHI | NL | 9 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 67 | 145 | 15 | 28 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 22 | .193 | — | — | — | — | -699 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (67 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 31 | 65 | 9 | 12 | 0 | 0 | .185 |
| Away | 36 | 80 | 6 | 16 | 0 | 3 | .200 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968-07-04 | PHI | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968-06-28 | PHI | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968-06-27 | PHI | ATL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968-06-26 | PHI | ATL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968-06-25 | PHI | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968-06-14 | PHI | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968-06-11 | PHI | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968-06-08 | PHI | LAD | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968-06-06 | PHI | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-07-01 | ATL | CHC | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 44 |
| Center Field | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania | West Chester | PA | 1956 |
Howie Bedell: the record in brief
April 10, 1962 and July 4, 1968 bracket Howie Bedell's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The season rows list, in order, the Milwaukee Braves (1962) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1968). Bedell is listed as an outfielder at 6 feet, 1 inch and 185 pounds. The bio says Bedell batted left-handed and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is September 29, 1935, in Clearfield, PA, USA. The given name on file is Howard William Bedell.
In 67 games and 145 at bats, Bedell batted .193 with 28 hits; the totals also include 3 runs batted in. Bedell's career OPS of .481 combines a .253 on-base mark with .228 slugging. The league as a whole hit .247 across Bedell's seasons, which puts the .193 career mark 21.9% below average. In OPS terms, Bedell's .481 stands 29.3% below the league's .680. The highest hit total in a season was 27, in 1962. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .196 in 1962, did not top the league's .257.
Frequently Asked Questions about Howie Bedell
- What years did Howie Bedell play?
- Howie Bedell played in Major League Baseball from 1962 to 1968.
- Was Howie Bedell a pitcher?
- No. Howie Bedell was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Howie Bedell hit?
- Howie Bedell hit 0 career home runs with 28 hits.
- What was Howie Bedell's career batting average?
- Howie Bedell batted .193 over his career, with 28 hits in 145 at bats.
- How many RBI did Howie Bedell have?
- Howie Bedell drove in 3 runs in his career.
- Is Howie Bedell in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Howie Bedell has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.