Marv Goodwin
Born: 1/16/1891 in Gordonsville, VA, USA
Died: 10/21/1925 in Houston, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1916-09-07 | Final Game: 1925-10-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 168 lbs
Full name: Marvin Mardo Goodwin
Biography
Marv Goodwin was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1916 until 1925. Born in 1891, Goodwin made his mark in the sport during a time when baseball was evolving, transitioning from the deadball era into a more offense-driven phase. Over his career, he compiled a record of 21-25 and maintained a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 3.3, indicating his capability as a reliable pitcher on the mound.
Goodwin's pitching style showcased his ability to strike out batters, as evidenced by his total of 121 strikeouts throughout his career. Additionally, he recorded 2 saves, illustrating his occasional role as a closer. While not a household name, Goodwin's contributions to his teams during the early 20th century reflected the competitive nature of the era and the challenges pitchers faced in a league that was beginning to see the rise of power hitting. His career, spanning nearly a decade, remains a testament to his dedication to the game and his impact on the teams he represented.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 25 | 102 | 48 | 19 | 3 | 2 | 447.3 | 467 | 164 | 8 | 100 | 121 | 3.30 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | WSN | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.7 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3.18 | - |
| 1917 | STL | NL | 6 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 85.3 | 70 | 21 | 19 | 38 | 2.21 | - |
| 1919 | STL | NL | 11 | 9 | 33 | 17 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 179.0 | 163 | 50 | 33 | 48 | 2.51 | - |
| 1920 | STL | NL | 3 | 8 | 32 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 116.3 | 153 | 64 | 28 | 23 | 4.95 | - |
| 1921 | STL | NL | 1 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 36.3 | 47 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 3.72 | - |
| 1922 | STL | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2.25 | - |
| 1925 | CIN | NL | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 20.7 | 26 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 4.79 | -271.2 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 103 | 129 | 13 | 24 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 22 | 0.186 | 0.250 | 0.202 | 0.452 | -225.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | WSN | AL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1917 | STL | NL | 14 | 23 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.174 | 0.0 |
| 1919 | STL | NL | 34 | 60 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0.200 | -225.1 |
| 1920 | STL | NL | 32 | 35 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1921 | STL | NL | 14 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1922 | STL | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1925 | CIN | NL | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 102 | 0 | 14 | 133 | 12 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | WS1 | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917 | SLN | P | 14 | 0 | 3 | 33 | 0 | 1 |
| 1919 | SLN | P | 33 | 0 | 3 | 52 | 4 | 1 |
| 1920 | SLN | P | 32 | 0 | 3 | 25 | 6 | 0 |
| 1921 | SLN | P | 14 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| 1922 | SLN | P | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1925 | CIN | P | 4 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 102 |