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John Godwin Notable

b. March 10, 1877 · Boston Americans 1905–1906

John Godwin played 1905 to 1906 for the Boston Americans as a third baseman.

Across 81 games he batted .212, with 50 hits and 15 runs. He finished with 3 doubles and 9 stolen bases.

He played 27 games at third base, with 61 assists and 10 errors. He turned 6 double plays.

He was born in East Liverpool, OH, USA on March 10, 1877, and died on May 5, 1956. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1905 BOS 1543414 100 10363 .326
1906 BOS 661931136 210 156416 .187
Career 812361550 310 259479 .212

On this day & linked events

1877

Born March 10, 1877

East Liverpool, OH, USA

1956

Died May 5, 1956