Goose Goslin, baseball player, 248 home runs, 1921-1938

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

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1
Third Base 1
Left Field 1946
Center Field 84
Right Field 173

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