Del Howard, baseball player, 1905-1909

Del Howard

Born: 12/24/1877 in Kenney, IL, USA

Died: 12/24/1956 in Seattle, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1905-04-15 | Final Game: 1909-10-06

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: George Elmer Howard

Biography

Del Howard was born in 1877 and made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1905 until 1909. As a position player, he played a total of 536 games throughout his career, primarily as an outfielder. Howard demonstrated his ability at the plate, amassing 482 hits and maintaining a batting average of .263. His offensive contributions included 6 home runs and 193 runs batted in (RBIs), showcasing his role as a reliable hitter during the early years of the modern game. In addition to his batting prowess, Howard was known for his speed on the bases, stealing 67 bases over his five-season career. He played during a transitional period in baseball history, as the game was evolving from the deadball era into a time where offensive production began to rise. Howard's playing style reflected the competitive spirit of this era, as he worked to carve out a niche as both a dependable hitter and a base-stealer. Though not one of the game's most celebrated figures, Del Howard made significant contributions to the teams he played for and remains a part of baseball's rich tapestry.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 6.0 4 0 1 1 0 0.00 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
536 1833 199 482 54 22 6 193 67 111 159 0.263 0.318 0.326 0.644 1409.4

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.167

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1908 WS CHN 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
1907 WS CHN 2 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.200

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 187 172 1860 100 47 103
2B 48 47 95 132 16 13
OF 249 246 348 35 22 6
P 1 0 0 2 0 1
SS 14 13 46 36 11 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 1
First Base 188
Second Base 49
Third Base 1
Shortstop 14
Left Field 140
Center Field 34
Right Field 85