Curtis Goodwin
Born: 9/30/1972 in Oakland, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1995-06-02 | Final Game: 1999-08-08
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Curtis LaMar Goodwin
Biography
Curtis Goodwin was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 1999. Born in 1972, Goodwin made his debut on June 2, 1995, and showcased his skills primarily as an outfielder. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 431 games, accumulating 251 hits and achieving a batting average of .248. While he recorded only 3 home runs, he was known for his speed on the bases, finishing with 66 stolen bases and contributing 56 RBIs to his teams.
Goodwin played during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the offensive explosion of the late 1990s. Despite not being a superstar, his ability to steal bases and provide defensive support made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. His career spanned a time when the game was increasingly emphasizing power hitting, yet Goodwin carved out his niche as a player who could disrupt defenses with his speed and agility. After his retirement on August 8, 1999, he left a legacy as a hardworking, versatile player who contributed to the game in ways that extended beyond traditional power metrics.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 431 | 1014 | 129 | 251 | 38 | 4 | 3 | 56 | 66 | 87 | 221 | 0.248 | 0.307 | 0.302 | 0.609 | -3631.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | BAL | AL | 87 | 289 | 40 | 76 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 24 | 22 | 15 | 53 | 0.263 | -933.2 |
| 1996 | CIN | NL | 49 | 136 | 20 | 31 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 19 | 34 | 0.228 | -565.8 |
| 1997 | CIN | NL | 85 | 265 | 27 | 67 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 22 | 24 | 53 | 0.253 | -846.5 |
| 1998 | COL | NL | 119 | 159 | 27 | 39 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 16 | 40 | 0.245 | -544.2 |
| 1999 | CHC | NL | 89 | 157 | 15 | 38 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 13 | 38 | 0.242 | -742.2 |
| 1999 | TOR | AL | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | -742.2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 366 | 242 | 665 | 9 | 8 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | BAL | OF | 84 | 79 | 202 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1996 | CIN | OF | 42 | 30 | 64 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | CIN | OF | 71 | 64 | 159 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 | COL | OF | 91 | 33 | 118 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | CHN | OF | 76 | 34 | 115 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| 1999 | TOR | OF | 2 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 91 |
| Center Field | 271 |
| Right Field | 14 |
| Designated Hitter | 3 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | CHN | NL | $308,000 |
| 1998 | COL | NL | $208,000 |
| 1996 | CIN | NL | $145,000 |
| 1995 | BAL | AL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $770,000 | ||