Howard Earl
Born: 2/25/1867 in Palmyra, NY, USA
Died: 12/23/1916 in North Bay, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1890-04-19 | Final Game: 1891-09-27
Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Howard J. Earl
Biography
Howard Earl, born in 1867, was a notable position player in Major League Baseball during the early 1890s. His career spanned from 1890 to 1891, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-oriented game. Earl played in a total of 123 games, where he demonstrated his abilities as a hitter and a base runner. He recorded 127 hits and achieved a batting average of .248, contributing 68 RBIs and 8 home runs to his teams. Additionally, his speed on the bases was evident as he successfully stole 20 bases throughout his career.
Earl's playing style reflected the evolving nature of baseball during his time, as players began to adopt more aggressive offensive strategies. While his career was relatively brief, his contributions were significant for the teams he played for during a formative time in baseball history. Earl's performance on the field and his role in the sport during the early years of professional baseball cemented his legacy as a player who navigated the challenges of a rapidly changing game.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 123 | 513 | 78 | 127 | 15 | 5 | 8 | 68 | 20 | 23 | 60 | 0.248 | 0.284 | 0.343 | 0.627 | -949.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | CHC | NL | 92 | 384 | 57 | 95 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 51 | 17 | 18 | 47 | 0.247 | -737.6 |
| 1891 | ML3 | AA | 31 | 129 | 21 | 32 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 0.248 | -211.9 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 5 | 0 | 49 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| 2B | 39 | 0 | 84 | 137 | 31 | 10 |
| OF | 79 | 0 | 103 | 10 | 12 | 2 |
| SS | 4 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | CHN | 1B | 3 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 1890 | CHN | 2B | 39 | 0 | 84 | 137 | 31 | 10 |
| 1890 | CHN | SS | 4 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| 1890 | CHN | OF | 49 | 0 | 60 | 8 | 11 | 1 |
| 1891 | ML3 | 1B | 2 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1891 | ML3 | OF | 30 | 0 | 43 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 5 |
| Second Base | 39 |
| Shortstop | 4 |
| Right Field | 79 |