John Godwin

John Godwin was a professional baseball player born in 1877, who played primarily as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1905 to 1914. He made his debut in the big leagues in 1905 and played until 1914, with his most active years occurring between 1906 and 1909. Over the course of his career, Godwin participated in 81 games, where he recorded 50 hits and drove in 25 runs, finishing with a batting average of .212. Known for his speed on the bases, he also tallied 9 stolen bases during his time in the league. Godwin played during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by shifts in playing styles and strategies. Although he never hit a home run in his career, his contributions on the field were significant for teams looking to utilize speed and contact hitting. His era was marked by a burgeoning interest in a more aggressive base-running style, which Godwin embodied with his stolen base totals. Despite the relative brevity of his major league career, he remains a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball history.