Benny Bowcock
Born: 10/28/1879 in Fall River, MA, USA
Died: 6/16/1961 in Taunton, MA, USA
MLB Debut: 1903-09-18 | Final Game: 1903-09-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 150 lbs
Full name: Benjamin James Bowcock
Biography
Benny Bowcock was a professional baseball player born in 1879, who played in Major League Baseball from September 18 to September 28, 1903. As a position player, Bowcock made a brief yet notable impact during his time in the league, participating in 14 games. He showcased a keen batting ability, finishing his career with a .32 batting average, which placed him among the higher echelons of hitters for that era. Over the course of his short stint, he recorded 16 hits, including 1 home run, and contributed 10 RBIs to his team's efforts. Additionally, Bowcock demonstrated speed on the bases, registering 1 stolen base.
Though he had a limited career, Bowcock's performance reflected the transitional nature of early 20th-century baseball, a time when the sport was evolving with increasing emphasis on both batting prowess and base running. His contributions, albeit modest in terms of longevity, contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during an era marked by both innovation and competition.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 50 | 7 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 0.320 | 0.358 | 0.480 | 0.838 | 183.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | SLA | AL | 14 | 50 | 7 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 0.320 | 183.6 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 14 | 0 | 22 | 32 | 7 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | SLA | 2B | 14 | 0 | 22 | 32 | 7 | 4 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 14 |