Curtis Goodwin, baseball player, 1995-1999

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

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

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