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
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 | PIT | NL | 123 | 435 | 56 | 127 | 18 | 5 | 2 | 63 | 19 | 27 | 44 | 0.292 | 1049.9 |
| 1906 | BSN | NL | 147 | 545 | 46 | 142 | 19 | 8 | 1 | 54 | 17 | 26 | 47 | 0.261 | 167.5 |
| 1907 | BSN | NL | 50 | 187 | 20 | 51 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 18 | 0.273 | 241.6 |
| 1907 | CHC | NL | 51 | 148 | 10 | 34 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 0.230 | 241.6 |
| 1908 | CHC | NL | 96 | 315 | 42 | 88 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 26 | 11 | 23 | 21 | 0.279 | 630.2 |
| 1909 | CHC | NL | 69 | 203 | 25 | 40 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 24 | 6 | 18 | 17 | 0.197 | -389.9 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 | PIT | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1905 | PIT | 1B | 90 | 89 | 912 | 48 | 22 | 57 |
| 1905 | PIT | OF | 28 | 24 | 35 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1906 | BSN | 1B | 2 | 2 | 28 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1906 | BSN | 2B | 45 | 44 | 88 | 121 | 15 | 10 |
| 1906 | BSN | SS | 14 | 13 | 46 | 36 | 11 | 3 |
| 1906 | BSN | OF | 87 | 88 | 119 | 14 | 13 | 3 |
| 1907 | BSN | 2B | 3 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 3 |
| 1907 | BSN | OF | 45 | 46 | 54 | 8 | 2 | 2 |
| 1907 | CHN | 1B | 33 | 27 | 301 | 16 | 9 | 17 |
| 1907 | CHN | OF | 8 | 8 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1908 | CHN | 1B | 5 | 2 | 26 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1908 | CHN | OF | 81 | 80 | 129 | 10 | 5 | 1 |
| 1909 | CHN | 1B | 57 | 52 | 593 | 32 | 13 | 29 |
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 |