Purnal Goldy
Born: 11/28/1937 in Camden, NJ, USA
Died: 9/21/2009 in Denver, CO, USA
MLB Debut: 1962-06-12 | Final Game: 1963-09-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Purnal William Goldy
Biography
Purnal Goldy was a professional baseball player born in 1937, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during a brief career spanning from 1962 to 1963. Primarily recognized as a position player, Goldy played in a total of 29 games, where he demonstrated his offensive capabilities with 18 hits, including 3 home runs, and drove in 12 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .231. His playing style was characterized by a blend of power and contact hitting, which was particularly notable during a transitional period in baseball when the game was evolving from the tail end of the deadball era into a more offensive-minded approach.
Although Goldy's career was relatively short-lived, the impact of his contributions during that time reflected the competitive nature of the early 1960s, a period marked by the rise of new talent and the increased integration of players into the league. His experience in the majors, albeit limited, provided him with a unique perspective on the challenges faced by players in a rapidly changing sport. Purnal Goldy's legacy remains a testament to the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if their careers did not span a long duration.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 78 | 9 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0.231 | 0.237 | 0.385 | 0.622 | -170.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | DET | AL | 20 | 70 | 8 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0.229 | -170.7 |
| 1963 | DET | AL | 9 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 15 | 15 | 26 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | DET | OF | 15 | 15 | 26 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Right Field | 15 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple University | Philadelphia | PA | 1958 |