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Year Age Tm Lg G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB CS BB SO BA OBP SLG OPS OPS+ TB GDP HBP SH SF IBB Pos Awards
194819KCMNAL20848016205311313.250.286.425.711883410*7
1951Did not play in major or minor leagues (Military Service)
1952Did not play in major or minor leagues (Military Service)
195526NYYAL973052793381871043002036.290.336.477.812118133411457H9/2
195627NYYAL98316290357683534012130.262.312.362.6748010511122672H/9
195728NYYAL1103813563390134844251643.253.283.379.6638113518062672H/39AS
195829NYYAL103406376451181951166112260.314.348.479.8271301809044627H/93AS,MVP-17
195930NYYAL125475443591212461873012057.273.306.476.783116211123444327H9AS
196031NYYAL1073613232979113639302843.245.298.353.65180114802872H/7AS,AS
196132NYYAL129482446641551752177032865.348.387.549.93615324553146*2H/3AS,AS,MVP-10
196233NYYAL136538494631382352191113176.279.318.474.791112234201391*2HAS,AS
196334NYYAL135531487751402162885003568.287.342.528.869141257176124*2/HAS,MVP-1,GG
196435NYYAL150607550631722731584114873.313.371.455.8251272501050412*2/HAS,MVP-3,GG
196536NYYAL1104183913891151945002465.233.278.345.623771351611132H/37AS
196637NYYAL12645141038105192635003765.256.317.356.6739814612103923H
196738TOTAL108345315225690428002160.178.233.244.47842771032462H/3MVP-17
196738NYYAL66216199133960317001236.196.247.271.5185754621232H/3
196738BOSAL421291169173011100924.147.211.198.4091823411232/H
196839BOSAL71229203224940518112245.241.317.335.6529368512172/H
15 Yrs1625592954436351491223531687751014376786.274.321.427.748107232415727295282
162 Game Avg.162591543631492251777137.274.321.427.74810723233
G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB CS BB SO BA OBP SLG OPS OPS+ TB GDP HBP SH SF IBB Pos Awards
NYY (13 yrs)149254875044588140521150161733813342717.279.324.436.760110219914824264972
BOS (2 yrs)113358319316670629113169.207.279.285.5646591923310
KCM (1 yr)20848016205311313.250.286.425.711883410
AL (14 yrs)160558455363619147121850167762914373786.274.322.427.749108229015726295282
NAL (1 yr)20848016205311313.250.286.425.711883410

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Elston Howard born?

Elston Howard was born on February 23, 1929.

Where was Elston Howard born?

Elston Howard was born in St. Louis, MO.

How tall was Elston Howard?

Elston Howard was 6-2 (188 cm) tall.

How much did Elston Howard weigh when playing?

Elston Howard weighed 196 lbs (88 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did Elston Howard play?

Elston Howard played 15 seasons.

Is Elston Howard in the Hall of Fame?

Elston Howard has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

What position did Elston Howard play?

Elston Howard was a Catcher, Leftfielder and First Baseman.

How many hits did Elston Howard have?

Elston Howard had 1,491 hits over his career.

How many home runs did Elston Howard have?

Elston Howard had 168 home runs over his career.

What was Elston Howard's average?

Elston Howard had a .274 average over his career.

How many teams has Elston Howard played for?

Elston Howard played for 3 teams; the Kansas City Monarchs, New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox.

How many World Series has Elston Howard won?

Elston Howard won 4 World Series.

When did Elston Howard retire?

Elston Howard last played in 1968.

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