Goose Goslin
⭐ Hall of Fame 1968
Born: 10/16/1900 in Salem, NJ, USA
Died: 5/15/1971 in Bridgeton, NJ, USA
MLB Debut: 1921-09-16 | Final Game: 1938-09-25
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Leon Allen Goslin
Biography
Goose Goslin was a prominent American baseball player whose career spanned from 1921 to 1938. Born in 1900, he emerged as one of the premier position players of his era, showcasing remarkable consistency and offensive prowess. Over the course of 2,287 games, Goslin amassed an impressive 2,735 hits and maintained a stellar batting average of .316. He was known for his power at the plate, contributing 248 home runs and driving in 1,609 runs batted in (RBIs). His ability to steal bases added another dimension to his game, as he recorded 175 stolen bases throughout his career.
Goslin's contributions to the game were recognized when he was selected as an All-Star once and later honored with induction into the Hall of Fame in 1968. Playing primarily in the 1920s and 1930s, an era marked by offensive explosion and the transition of baseball into a more fan-centric spectacle, Goslin stood out for his hitting ability and clutch performances. His legacy as a skilled and reliable hitter remains significant, as he helped shape the landscape of baseball during a transformative time in the sport's history.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2287 | 8656 | 1483 | 2735 | 500 | 173 | 248 | 1609 | 175 | 949 | 585 | 0.316 | 0.387 | 0.500 | 0.887 | 34511.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | WSN | AL | 14 | 50 | 8 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 0.260 | -9.6 |
| 1922 | WSN | AL | 101 | 358 | 44 | 116 | 19 | 7 | 3 | 53 | 4 | 25 | 26 | 0.324 | 588.3 |
| 1923 | WSN | AL | 150 | 600 | 86 | 180 | 29 | 18 | 9 | 99 | 7 | 40 | 53 | 0.300 | 828.8 |
| 1924 | WSN | AL | 154 | 579 | 100 | 199 | 30 | 17 | 12 | 129 | 15 | 68 | 29 | 0.344 | 3343.0 |
| 1925 | WSN | AL | 150 | 601 | 116 | 201 | 34 | 20 | 18 | 113 | 27 | 53 | 50 | 0.334 | 2847.8 |
| 1926 | WSN | AL | 147 | 568 | 105 | 201 | 26 | 15 | 17 | 108 | 8 | 63 | 38 | 0.354 | 3828.1 |
| 1927 | WSN | AL | 148 | 581 | 96 | 194 | 37 | 15 | 13 | 120 | 21 | 50 | 28 | 0.334 | 2690.0 |
| 1928 | WSN | AL | 135 | 456 | 80 | 173 | 36 | 10 | 17 | 102 | 16 | 48 | 19 | 0.379 | 3967.4 |
| 1929 | WSN | AL | 145 | 553 | 82 | 159 | 28 | 7 | 18 | 91 | 10 | 66 | 33 | 0.288 | 913.9 |
| 1930 | SLA | AL | 101 | 396 | 81 | 129 | 25 | 7 | 30 | 100 | 14 | 48 | 35 | 0.326 | 2632.8 |
| 1930 | WSN | AL | 47 | 188 | 34 | 51 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 38 | 3 | 19 | 19 | 0.271 | 2632.8 |
| 1931 | SLA | AL | 151 | 591 | 114 | 194 | 42 | 10 | 24 | 105 | 9 | 80 | 41 | 0.328 | 4079.0 |
| 1932 | SLA | AL | 150 | 572 | 88 | 171 | 28 | 9 | 17 | 104 | 12 | 92 | 35 | 0.299 | 2393.5 |
| 1933 | WSN | AL | 132 | 549 | 97 | 163 | 35 | 10 | 10 | 64 | 5 | 42 | 32 | 0.297 | 1286.5 |
| 1934 | DET | AL | 151 | 614 | 106 | 187 | 38 | 7 | 13 | 100 | 5 | 65 | 38 | 0.305 | 1556.1 |
| 1935 | DET | AL | 147 | 590 | 88 | 172 | 34 | 6 | 9 | 109 | 5 | 56 | 31 | 0.292 | 556.0 |
| 1936 | DET | AL | 147 | 572 | 122 | 180 | 33 | 8 | 24 | 125 | 14 | 85 | 50 | 0.315 | 2954.4 |
| 1937 | DET | AL | 79 | 181 | 30 | 43 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 35 | 0 | 35 | 18 | 0.238 | 103.3 |
| 1938 | WSN | AL | 38 | 57 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 0.158 | -226.5 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 129 | 16 | 37 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 19 | 12 | 14 | 0.287 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | WS | DET | 6 | 22 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0.273 |
| 1934 | WS | DET | 7 | 29 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0.241 |
| 1933 | WS | WS1 | 5 | 20 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0.250 |
| 1925 | WS | WS1 | 7 | 26 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0.308 |
| 1924 | WS | WS1 | 7 | 32 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0.344 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 2188 | 0 | 4792 | 221 | 209 | 47 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | WS1 | OF | 14 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922 | WS1 | OF | 93 | 0 | 197 | 8 | 15 | 1 |
| 1923 | WS1 | OF | 149 | 0 | 310 | 26 | 15 | 5 |
| 1924 | WS1 | OF | 154 | 0 | 369 | 12 | 16 | 4 |
| 1925 | WS1 | OF | 150 | 0 | 385 | 24 | 12 | 1 |
| 1926 | WS1 | OF | 147 | 0 | 373 | 25 | 15 | 8 |
| 1927 | WS1 | OF | 148 | 0 | 356 | 8 | 17 | 3 |
| 1928 | WS1 | OF | 125 | 0 | 266 | 14 | 11 | 4 |
| 1929 | WS1 | OF | 142 | 0 | 299 | 7 | 10 | 1 |
| 1930 | SLA | OF | 101 | 0 | 237 | 13 | 7 | 0 |
| 1930 | WS1 | OF | 47 | 0 | 72 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| 1931 | SLA | OF | 151 | 0 | 319 | 14 | 14 | 1 |
| 1932 | SLA | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932 | SLA | OF | 149 | 0 | 330 | 16 | 18 | 5 |
| 1933 | WS1 | OF | 128 | 0 | 261 | 17 | 10 | 7 |
| 1934 | DET | OF | 149 | 0 | 290 | 15 | 15 | 2 |
| 1935 | DET | OF | 144 | 0 | 326 | 6 | 12 | 2 |
| 1936 | DET | OF | 144 | 0 | 266 | 11 | 13 | 1 |
| 1937 | DET | 1B | 1 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1937 | DET | OF | 40 | 0 | 81 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 1938 | WS1 | OF | 13 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 1946 |
| Center Field | 84 |
| Right Field | 173 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1927 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | LF |
| 1926 | TSN All-Star | OF |
| 1925 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | LF |
| 1925 | TSN All-Star | OF |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 14th | 6.0 | 80 | 0 |
| 1932 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 17th | 7.0 | 80 | 0 |
| 1931 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 20th | 2.0 | 80 | 0 |
| 1928 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 6th | 13.0 | 64 | 0 |
| 1927 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 6th | 15.0 | 64 | 0 |
| 1926 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 9th | 9.0 | 64 | 0 |