Joe Goodrich
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Joe Goodrich was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball for the Washington Potomacs. In 52 career games, he hit .203 with 37 hits and 14 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'6" / 162 lb
- Died
- 1/19/1972 in Austin, TX, USA
Full name: Joseph Henry Goodrich
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | 182 | 28 | 37 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 5 | 25 | 2 | .203 | .322 | .264 | .586 | -524 |
Career AVG .203 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 28.4% below league average.
Career OBP .322 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 6.6% below league average.
Career SLG .264 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 32.3% below league average.
Career OPS .586 vs. league average .735 across their career seasons — 20.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | WP | ECL | 52 | 182 | 28 | 37 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 5 | 25 | 2 | .203 | .283 (-28%) | .345 (-7%) | .389 (-32%) | .734 (-20%) | -524.1 |
| Career · 1 season | 52 | 182 | 28 | 37 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 5 | 25 | 2 | .203 | — | — | — | — | -524 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 4 |
| Third Base | 47 |
Joe Goodrich: the record in brief
Joe Goodrich's record on this page is drawn from the season tables. Goodrich's only club in the season tables is the Washington Potomacs. Goodrich, born on November 17, 1893, in San Antonio, TX, USA, is listed as a third baseman and both batted and threw right-handed. The bio gives 5-foot-6 and 162 pounds. Goodrich died on January 19, 1972, in Austin, TX, USA. Joe Goodrich was the playing name; the full given name is Joseph Henry.
Goodrich's career batting table shows 52 games, 182 at bats and 37 hits, a .203 average; the totals also include 14 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .322 and .264 give Goodrich a career OPS of .586. Measured against the leagues Goodrich played in, the .203 career average compares with a .284 league average over the same seasons, 28.4% below the league. Goodrich's lone season row is 1924 with the Washington Potomacs: 52 games, 37 hits in 182 at bats. That year the league hit .283, the figure in the row's Lg AVG column.
The position table credits Goodrich with 47 games at third base and also lists 4 at second base. The fielding table credits Goodrich with 51 putouts, 74 assists and 10 errors at third base.
Frequently Asked Questions about Joe Goodrich
- Was Joe Goodrich a pitcher?
- No. Joe Goodrich was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Joe Goodrich hit?
- Joe Goodrich hit 0 career home runs with 37 hits.
- What teams did Joe Goodrich play for?
- Joe Goodrich played for one team, the Washington Potomacs (1924).
- What were Joe Goodrich's career stats?
- In 52 games, Joe Goodrich had 37 hits, 14 RBI, 28 runs, and 5 stolen bases, with a .203 batting average.
- What position did Joe Goodrich play?
- Joe Goodrich played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Joe Goodrich and how much did he weigh?
- Joe Goodrich was listed at 5 feet 6 inches and 162 pounds.
- What was Joe Goodrich's career batting average?
- Joe Goodrich batted .203 over his career, with 37 hits in 182 at bats.
- How many RBI did Joe Goodrich have?
- Joe Goodrich drove in 14 runs in his career.
- Is Joe Goodrich in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Joe Goodrich has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.