Doc Howard
Left Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Doc Howard was a left fielder who played in Major League Baseball for the Cuban X Giants. In 9 career games, he hit .182 with 6 hits and 1 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
Full name: Charles Howard
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 33 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .182 | .206 | .273 | .479 | 0 |
Career AVG .182 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — 34.3% below league average.
Career OBP .206 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 39.2% below league average.
Career SLG .273 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — 23.6% below league average.
Career OPS .479 vs. league average .696 across their career seasons — 31.2% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1898 | CXG | IND | 5 | 19 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .158 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1899 | CXG | IND | 4 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .214 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 9 | 33 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1898 | CXG | IND | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.00 | 3.59 (+100%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.00 | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Left Field | 4 |
| Center Field | 4 |
Doc Howard: the record in brief
The season rows for Doc Howard begin in 1898. All of the seasons listed were played for the Cuban X Giants. Howard played primarily as a left fielder. Howard was born in 1873, in PA, USA. The bio records the death on August 14, 1904, in East Liverpool, OH, USA. Doc Howard was the playing name; the full given name is Charles.
Howard's career batting table shows 9 games, 33 at bats and 6 hits, a .182 average, along with 1 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .206 and .273 give Howard a career OPS of .479. Over the seasons Howard played, league hitters batted .277; the .182 career figure is 34.3% below that. Howard collected a career-high 3 hits in 1898. The best average in the busiest seasons was .214, in 1899.
The position table credits Howard with 4 games at left field and also lists 4 at center field and 1 at pitcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Doc Howard
- Was Doc Howard a pitcher?
- No. Doc Howard was a position player (Left Fielder), though he did pitch in 1 career game.
- How many home runs did Doc Howard hit?
- Doc Howard hit 0 career home runs with 6 hits.
- What teams did Doc Howard play for?
- Doc Howard played for one team, the Cuban X Giants (1898–1899).
- What were Doc Howard's career stats?
- In 9 games, Doc Howard had 6 hits, 1 RBI, and 4 runs, with a .182 batting average.
- What position did Doc Howard play?
- Doc Howard played primarily as a left fielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- What was Doc Howard's career batting average?
- Doc Howard batted .182 over his career, with 6 hits in 33 at bats.
- How many RBI did Doc Howard have?
- Doc Howard drove in 1 runs in his career.
- What was Doc Howard's career ERA?
- Doc Howard finished with a 0.00 career ERA, going 1-0 with 3 strikeouts.
- Is Doc Howard in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Doc Howard has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.