Howie Williamson
Born: 12/23/1904 in Little Rock, AR, USA
Died: 8/15/1969 in Texarkana, AR, USA
MLB Debut: 1928-07-07 | Final Game: 1928-09-03
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Nathaniel Howard Williamson
Biography
Howie Williamson, born in 1904, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in the major leagues, playing as a position player from 1928 until September 3 of that same year. Despite his short stint in the big leagues, appearing in only 10 games, Williamson contributed to the early era of baseball, a time marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more dynamic style of play.
During his time on the field, Williamson recorded 2 hits in 9 at-bats, finishing with a batting average of .222. While he did not register any home runs or RBIs, his presence on the roster represented the opportunities and challenges faced by players in the late 1920s, a period characterized by fierce competition and the evolving strategy of the game. Though his major league career was brief, Howie Williamson remains a part of baseball history, illustrating the stories of countless players who aspired to make their mark in America's pastime.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.222 | 0.300 | 0.222 | 0.522 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | STL | NL | 10 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
Career Games by Position
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College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Austin | Austin | TX | 1925, 1926 |