Jack Howell is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major League Baseball (MLB) for 12 seasons. He was born on August 18, 1961, in Tucson, Arizona, and attended the University of Arizona, where he played college baseball.
Howell was drafted by the California Angels in the first round of the 1982 MLB draft and made his debut in the major leagues in 1985. He played for the Angels for six seasons, primarily as a third baseman, before being traded to the San Diego Padres in 1991.
In his first season with the Padres, Howell played in a career-high 153 games and hit .261 with 12 home runs and 67 RBIs. He also played in the postseason for the first time in his career, as the Padres advanced to the World Series but lost to the Toronto Blue Jays.
After two seasons with the Padres, Howell signed with the Houston Astros as a free agent in 1993. He played for the Astros for two seasons before being traded to the Florida Marlins in 1995. Howell played a key role in the Marlins' run to the World Series that year, hitting .333 in the National League Championship Series and .250 in the World Series, which the Marlins won in seven games over the Cleveland Indians.
Howell played one more season with the Marlins before being traded to the Kansas City Royals in 1997. He played for the Royals for two seasons before being released in 1999. Howell then signed with the Milwaukee Brewers but played in only 10 games before being released again.
In his 12-year career, Howell played in 1,174 games and hit .239 with 112 home runs and 435 RBIs. He was known for his versatility, as he played all four infield positions as well as left field during his career.
After retiring from playing, Howell became a coach and manager in the minor leagues. He also served as a hitting coach for the Seattle Mariners and Los Angeles Angels in the major leagues.
Overall, Jack Howell had a solid career in the major leagues, playing for six different teams and earning a World Series championship with the Florida Marlins in 1995. He was a versatile player who could play multiple positions and was known for his solid defense and clutch hitting.
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