Doug Howard, baseball player, 1972-1976

Doug Howard

Born: 2/6/1948 in Salt Lake City, UT, USA

MLB Debut: 1972-09-06 | Final Game: 1976-06-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Douglas Lynn Howard

Biography

Doug Howard, born in 1948, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1972 to 1976. Primarily serving as a position player, Howard made a modest impact during his time in Major League Baseball, appearing in 97 games. He concluded his career with 46 hits, including a lone home run, and recorded 22 RBIs, with a batting average of .212. Additionally, he showcased his speed on the bases with 2 stolen bases. Playing during a transitional period in baseball, Howard's career unfolded in an era that saw the end of the deadball era and the rise of more offensive play styles. Despite not achieving overwhelming statistical success, his presence in the league contributed to the rich tapestry of the game during the 1970s. Howard's determination and passion for baseball remained evident throughout his brief yet noteworthy career.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
97 217 19 46 5 1 1 22 2 7 30 0.212 0.239 0.258 0.497 -440.5

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 46 30 305 29 2 29
3B 2 1 0 2 1 0
OF 24 18 22 2 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 46
Third Base 2
Left Field 16
Center Field 6
Right Field 2
Designated Hitter 8

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Brigham Young University Provo UT 1968, 1969, 1970