Ivan Howard
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1914-1917)
Ivan Howard was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1914 to 1917 for the St. Louis Browns and the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 4 seasons. In 302 career games, he hit .233 with 191 hits, 2 home runs, and 86 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 537.
- 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
- Position
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 170 lb
- Died
- 3/30/1967 in Medford, OR, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1914-04-25
- Last Game
- 1917-09-29
Full name: Ivan Chester Howard
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 302 | 818 | 91 | 191 | 27 | 14 | 2 | 86 | 53 | 104 | 129 | .233 | .331 | .308 | .639 | 537 |
Career AVG .233 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 7.0% below league average.
Career OBP .331 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .308 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 7.0% below league average.
Career OPS .639 vs. league average .649 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | SLA | AL | 81 | 209 | 21 | 51 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 14 | 28 | 42 | .244 | .255 (-4%) | .322 (+6%) | .339 (-14%) | .661 (-4%) | -38.3 |
| 1915 | SLA | AL | 113 | 324 | 43 | 90 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 43 | 29 | 43 | 48 | .278 | .250 (+11%) | .318 (+15%) | .332 (+11%) | .651 (+13%) | 895.1 |
| 1916 | CLE | AL | 81 | 246 | 20 | 46 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 23 | 9 | 30 | 34 | .187 | .248 (-25%) | .314 (-5%) | .326 (-17%) | .640 (-11%) | -320.1 |
| 1917 | CLE | AL | 27 | 39 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | .103 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 302 | 818 | 91 | 191 | 27 | 14 | 2 | 86 | 53 | 104 | 129 | .233 | — | — | — | — | 537 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (306 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 163 | 423 | 46 | 102 | 1 | 53 | .241 |
| Away | 143 | 397 | 47 | 89 | 1 | 36 | .224 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917-09-29 | CLE | MIN | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917-09-29 | CLE | MIN | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1917-09-28 | CLE | MIN | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1917-09-26 | CLE | BOS | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1917-09-21 | CLE | PHA | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917-09-09 | CLE | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917-08-27 | CLE | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1917-08-26 | CLE | MIN | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917-08-25 | CLE | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917-08-18 | CLE | BOS | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 83 | 0 | 714 | 58 | 8 | 29 |
| 2B | 71 | 0 | 114 | 235 | 12 | 17 |
| 3B | 63 | 0 | 65 | 100 | 13 | 10 |
| OF | 24 | 0 | 33 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| SS | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | SLA | 1B | 28 | 0 | 215 | 12 | 3 | 2 |
| 1914 | SLA | 3B | 34 | 0 | 37 | 51 | 6 | 3 |
| 1914 | SLA | OF | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914 | SLA | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915 | SLA | 1B | 48 | 0 | 440 | 37 | 4 | 24 |
| 1915 | SLA | 2B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915 | SLA | 3B | 23 | 0 | 26 | 46 | 6 | 6 |
| 1915 | SLA | OF | 17 | 0 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| 1915 | SLA | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1916 | CLE | 1B | 7 | 0 | 59 | 9 | 1 | 3 |
| 1916 | CLE | 2B | 65 | 0 | 108 | 219 | 10 | 17 |
| 1917 | CLE | 2B | 4 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 1 | 0 |
| 1917 | CLE | 3B | 6 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1917 | CLE | OF | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 84 |
| Second Base | 71 |
| Third Base | 66 |
| Shortstop | 3 |
| Left Field | 6 |
| Center Field | 7 |
| Right Field | 11 |
Ivan Howard: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 25, 1914 and the final game on September 29, 1917, Ivan Howard built the record summarized on this page. By club, Howard's seasons break down as the St. Louis Browns (1914 to 1915) and the Cleveland Indians (1916 to 1917). At 5 feet, 10 inches and 170 pounds, Howard is listed as a first baseman. Howard batted from both sides and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is October 12, 1882, in Kenney, IL, USA. Howard's death is recorded on March 30, 1967, in Medford, OR, USA. Ivan Howard was the playing name; the full given name is Ivan Chester.
Across 302 games at the plate, Howard's career line reads 191 hits in 818 at bats for a .233 average, along with 2 homers, 86 runs batted in, and 53 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .331 clip and slugging .308, Howard finished with a .639 OPS.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ivan Howard
- What years did Ivan Howard play?
- Ivan Howard played in Major League Baseball from 1914 to 1917.
- Was Ivan Howard a pitcher?
- No. Ivan Howard was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Ivan Howard hit?
- Ivan Howard hit 2 career home runs with 191 hits.
- What was Ivan Howard's career batting average?
- Ivan Howard batted .233 over his career, with 191 hits in 818 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ivan Howard have?
- Ivan Howard drove in 86 runs in his career.
- Is Ivan Howard in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ivan Howard has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.