Curtis Goodwin

Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1995-1999)

Curtis Goodwin was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 1999 for 5 teams, including the Baltimore Orioles, a span of 5 seasons. In 431 career games, he hit .248 with 251 hits, 3 home runs, and 56 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

AVG .248
HR 3
RBI 56
H 251
OPS .609
PIV -3,137
Position
Outfielder
Bats / Throws
L / L
Height / Weight
5'11" / 180 lb
Born
9/30/1972 in Oakland, CA, USA
MLB Debut
1995-06-02
Last Game
1999-08-08

Full name: Curtis LaMar Goodwin

Career Batting Statistics

Curtis Goodwin β€” Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
431 1,014 129 251 38 4 3 56 66 87 221 .248 .307 .302 .609 -3,137

Career AVG .248 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons β€” 7.7% below league average.

Career OBP .307 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons β€” 9.4% below league average.

Career SLG .302 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons β€” 28.8% below league average.

Career OPS .609 vs. league average .763 across their career seasons β€” 20.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

Click a stat to plot it across every season.

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.

Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).

Batting — Home / Away

Curtis Goodwin β€” Batting β€” Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home22751975138233.266
Away20449554113123.228

Last 10 Games — Batting

Curtis Goodwin β€” Last 10 Games β€” Batting
DateTmOppResABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSO
1999-08-08 TORTEXW 400000000
1999-08-07 TORTEXL 400000003
1999-08-05 CHCWSNL 412000000
1999-08-04 CHCWSNW 200000020
1999-08-03 CHCWSNL 502000100
1999-08-02 CHCWSNL 300000010
1999-08-01 CHCNYNL 100000001
1999-07-31 CHCNYNW 410000011
1999-07-30 CHCNYNL 511000100
1999-07-28 CHCWSNL 400000000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Curtis Goodwin β€” Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 366 242 665 9 8 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

Circle size = games played at each position.

Curtis Goodwin β€” Career Games by Position
Position Games
Left Field 91
Center Field 271
Right Field 14
Designated Hitter 3

Salary History

Curtis Goodwin's recorded salaries total $770,000 over 4 seasons, 1995 to 1999. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Goodwin's career ran from 1995 to 1999. No salary is recorded for 1997.

Curtis Goodwin β€” 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 recorded salary (partial) $770,000

Most Similar Players

Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative β€” closest peer anchors at ~98%.

Career Spans

Curtis Goodwin (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.

  1. 98
    Pat Carney
    .247 avg, 3 HR
  2. 83
    Manuel Villa
    .247 avg, 4 HR
  3. 76
    JB Shuck
    .243 avg, 8 HR
  4. 73
    Cecil Espy
    .244 avg, 7 HR
  5. 70
    Boots Day
    .256 avg, 8 HR
  6. 69
    Don Landrum
    .234 avg, 12 HR

Curtis Goodwin: the record in brief

June 2, 1995 and August 8, 1999 bracket Curtis Goodwin's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The season rows list, in order, the Baltimore Orioles (1995), the Cincinnati Reds (1996 to 1997), the Colorado Rockies (1998), the Chicago Cubs (1999), and the Toronto Blue Jays (1999). Goodwin played primarily as an outfielder and both batted and threw left-handed. Born on September 30, 1972, in Oakland, CA, USA, Goodwin was listed at 5-foot-11 and 180 pounds. The given name on file is Curtis LaMar Goodwin.

Across 431 games at the plate, Goodwin's career line reads 251 hits in 1,014 at bats for a .248 average, along with 3 home runs, 56 RBI, and 66 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .307 and .302 give Goodwin a career OPS of .609. Measured against the leagues Goodwin played in, the .248 career average compares with a .268 league average over the same seasons, 7.7% below the league. The hits column peaks at 76, in 1995. 1995 brought a season-best 22 stolen bases. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .263 in 1995, did not top the league's .266.

Frequently Asked Questions about Curtis Goodwin

What years did Curtis Goodwin play?
Curtis Goodwin played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 1999.
Was Curtis Goodwin a pitcher?
No. Curtis Goodwin was a position player (Outfielder).
How many home runs did Curtis Goodwin hit?
Curtis Goodwin hit 3 career home runs with 251 hits.
What teams did Curtis Goodwin play for?
Curtis Goodwin played for 5 teams: the Baltimore Orioles (1995), the Cincinnati Reds (1996–1997), the Colorado Rockies (1998), the Chicago Cubs (1999), and the Toronto Blue Jays (1999).
What were Curtis Goodwin's career stats?
In 431 games, Curtis Goodwin had 251 hits, 3 home runs, 56 RBI, 129 runs, and 66 stolen bases, with a .248 batting average.
How much did Curtis Goodwin earn in his career?
Curtis Goodwin's recorded salaries total $770,000 over 4 seasons, 1995 to 1999. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Goodwin's career ran from 1995 to 1999. No salary is recorded for 1997.
What was Curtis Goodwin's salary?
Curtis Goodwin's last recorded salary was $308,000, in 1999. His highest recorded salary was $308,000, in 1999, and his lowest was $109,000, in 1995. The Salary History table lists each season from 1995 to 1999.
What position did Curtis Goodwin play?
Curtis Goodwin played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
How tall was Curtis Goodwin and how much did he weigh?
Curtis Goodwin was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 180 pounds.
How many home runs did Curtis Goodwin hit each season?
Curtis Goodwin's home runs by season: 1 in 1995, 0 in 1996, 1 in 1997, 1 in 1998, and 0 in 1999. His most in one season was 1, in 1995, 1997, and 1998.
What was Curtis Goodwin's career batting average?
Curtis Goodwin batted .248 over his career, with 251 hits in 1,014 at bats.
How many RBI did Curtis Goodwin have?
Curtis Goodwin drove in 56 runs in his career.
Is Curtis Goodwin in the Hall of Fame?
No. Curtis Goodwin has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.