Bill Goodenough

Bill Goodenough, born in 1863, was an American professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period in the 1890s. He played the role of a position player, appearing in a total of 10 games from August 31 to September 11, 1893. Goodenough made a modest impact during his time in Major League Baseball, accumulating 5 hits along with 2 RBIs and a batting average of .161. Although he did not hit any home runs, he showcased his speed on the base paths, recording 2 stolen bases throughout his career. Goodenough's playing style reflected the transitional era of baseball in the 1890s, a time when the game was evolving with an increasing emphasis on speed and athleticism. While his major league tenure was short, it marked him as a participant in a pivotal period of baseball history, just before the game would undergo significant changes with the rise of more organized play and the establishment of new leagues. Despite the brevity of his career, Bill Goodenough remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.