Joe Goddard
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1972)
Joe Goddard was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1972 for the San Diego Padres. In 12 career games, he hit .200 with 7 hits and 2 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 181 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1972-07-31
- Last Game
- 1972-10-04
Full name: Joseph Harold Goddard
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 35 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 9 | .200 | .300 | .257 | .557 | 0 |
Career AVG .200 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 18.0% below league average.
Career OBP .300 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .257 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 27.3% below league average.
Career OPS .557 vs. league average .664 across their career seasons — 16.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | SDN | NL | 12 | 35 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 9 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 12 | 35 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 9 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (12 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .154 |
| Away | 8 | 22 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | .227 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972-10-04 | SDP | SFG | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1972-10-03 | SDP | SFG | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1972-10-01 | SDP | HOU | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1972-09-30 | SDP | HOU | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1972-09-29 | SDP | HOU | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 1972-09-27 | SDP | LAD | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-09-14 | SDP | HOU | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1972-09-13 | SDP | HOU | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1972-09-10 | SDP | ATL | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1972-08-05 | SDP | LAD | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 12 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall University | Huntington | WV | 1969, 1970, 1971 |
Joe Goddard: the record in brief
Joe Goddard played a first major league game on July 31, 1972 and a last one on October 4, 1972. The team column never changes: it is the San Diego Padres in 1972. Goddard played primarily as a catcher and batted and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on July 23, 1950, in Beckley, WV, USA and a listed size of 181 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. Joe Goddard was the playing name; the full given name is Joseph Harold.
Across 12 games at the plate, Goddard's career line reads 7 hits in 35 at bats for a .200 average, plus 2 runs batted in. Goddard got on base at a .300 rate and slugged .257 (.557 OPS). Set against a .244 league average for the same years, Goddard's .200 average sits 18.0% below it. The season table holds a single row: 1972 with the San Diego Padres, 12 games, 35 at bats and 7 hits.
The position breakdown shows 12 games, all at catcher. The fielding table credits Goddard with 67 putouts, 5 assists and 2 errors behind the plate.
Frequently Asked Questions about Joe Goddard
- Was Joe Goddard a pitcher?
- No. Joe Goddard was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Joe Goddard hit?
- Joe Goddard hit 0 career home runs with 7 hits.
- What teams did Joe Goddard play for?
- Joe Goddard played for one team, the San Diego Padres (1972).
- What were Joe Goddard's career stats?
- In 12 games, Joe Goddard had 7 hits and 2 RBI, with a .200 batting average.
- What position did Joe Goddard play?
- Joe Goddard played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Joe Goddard and how much did he weigh?
- Joe Goddard was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 181 pounds.
- What was Joe Goddard's career batting average?
- Joe Goddard batted .200 over his career, with 7 hits in 35 at bats.
- How many RBI did Joe Goddard have?
- Joe Goddard drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Joe Goddard in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Joe Goddard has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.