Howard Battle facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Howard Battle |
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| Third baseman | |||
| Born: March 25, 1972 Biloxi, Mississippi |
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| Professional debut | |||
| MLB: September 5, 1995, for the Toronto Blue Jays | |||
| NPB: 2000, for the Hanshin Tigers | |||
| Last appearance | |||
| MLB: October 3, 1999, for the Atlanta Braves | |||
| NPB: 2000, for the Hanshin Tigers | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Batting average | .243 | ||
| Home runs | 1 | ||
| Runs batted in | 5 | ||
| NPB statistics | |||
| Batting average | .227 | ||
| Home runs | 1 | ||
| Runs batted in | 1 | ||
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Howard Dion Battle (born March 25, 1972) is a former professional baseball player. He played as a third baseman in Major League Baseball (MLB) and also in Japan. Howard Battle played for the Toronto Blue Jays, Philadelphia Phillies, and Atlanta Braves during his time in MLB.
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Howard Battle's Baseball Journey
Early Life and High School Baseball
Howard Battle was born on March 25, 1972, in Biloxi, Mississippi. Growing up, he showed a talent for baseball. He attended Mercy Cross High School, also located in Biloxi, Mississippi. It was there that he developed his skills as a baseball player, preparing him for a professional career.
Playing in Major League Baseball
Howard Battle made his big league debut in MLB on September 5, 1995. He first played for the Toronto Blue Jays. He spent parts of three seasons in Major League Baseball. After playing with the Blue Jays in 1995, he joined the Philadelphia Phillies in 1996. His final MLB season was in 1999, when he played for the Atlanta Braves.
Playing in Japan
After his time in Major League Baseball, Howard Battle also played professional baseball in Japan. In the year 2000, he joined the Hanshin Tigers. This team is part of the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) league, which is Japan's top baseball league. He played for the Hanshin Tigers during the 2000 season.
Career Highlights and Stats
Throughout his career, Howard Battle played as a third baseman. This position is important for fielding ground balls and making throws across the infield. Here are some of his career statistics from both MLB and NPB:
- MLB Batting Average: .243 (This means he got a hit about 24.3% of the times he tried to hit the ball.)
- MLB Home Runs: 1 (A home run is a hit that allows the batter to run around all the bases and score a point.)
- MLB Runs Batted In (RBI): 5 (An RBI means he helped his teammates score 5 runs.)
- NPB Batting Average: .227
- NPB Home Runs: 1
- NPB Runs Batted In (RBI): 1
Howard Battle's career shows his dedication to baseball, playing at the highest levels in both North America and Asia.
