Rob Bowen
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2003-2008)
Rob Bowen was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2008 for 4 teams, including the Minnesota Twins, a span of 6 seasons. In 216 career games, he hit .209 with 79 hits, 9 home runs, and 43 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 210 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2003-09-01
- Last Game
- 2008-09-24
Full name: Robert McClure Bowen
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 216 | 378 | 50 | 79 | 20 | 1 | 9 | 43 | 1 | 48 | 139 | .209 | .300 | .339 | .639 | -304 |
Career AVG .209 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 21.5% below league average.
Career OBP .300 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 10.3% below league average.
Career SLG .339 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 20.2% below league average.
Career OPS .639 vs. league average .759 across their career seasons — 15.8% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | MIN | AL | 7 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .100 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2004 | MIN | AL | 17 | 27 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 10 | .111 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2006 | SDN | NL | 94 | 94 | 22 | 23 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 26 | .245 | .269 (-9%) | .336 (+1%) | .431 (-9%) | .768 (-5%) | -55.2 |
| 2007 | SDN | NL | 30 | 82 | 12 | 22 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 28 | .268 | .268 (avg) | .335 (+11%) | .422 (+4%) | .758 (+7%) | 119.5 |
| 2007 | CHN | NL | 10 | 31 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 13 | .065 | — | — | — | — | 119.5 |
| 2007 | OAK | AL | 21 | 43 | 6 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 20 | .279 | — | — | — | — | 119.5 |
| 2008 | OAK | AL | 37 | 91 | 6 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 38 | .176 | .263 (-33%) | .333 (-34%) | .416 (-31%) | .749 (-33%) | -508.2 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 216 | 378 | 50 | 79 | 20 | 1 | 9 | 43 | 1 | 48 | 139 | .209 | — | — | — | — | -205 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (216 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 100 | 165 | 21 | 31 | 3 | 19 | .188 |
| Away | 116 | 213 | 29 | 48 | 6 | 24 | .225 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-09-24 | OAK | TEX | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008-09-23 | OAK | TEX | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008-09-20 | OAK | SEA | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-13 | OAK | TEX | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008-09-10 | OAK | DET | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008-09-04 | OAK | KCR | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008-08-31 | OAK | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008-08-29 | OAK | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-08-28 | OAK | MIN | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008-08-24 | OAK | SEA | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 174 |
| First Base | 2 |
| Designated Hitter | 3 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | OAK | AL | $410,000 |
| 2007 | SDN | NL | $382,300 |
| Total Career Earnings | $792,300 | ||
Rob Bowen: the record in brief
Rob Bowen played a first major league game on September 1, 2003 and a last one on September 24, 2008. Club by club, the record runs the Minnesota Twins (2003 to 2004), the San Diego Padres (2006 to 2007), the Chicago Cubs (2007), and the Oakland Athletics (2007 to 2008). Bowen, a catcher by primary position, batted from both sides and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 6-foot-2 and 210 pounds. The birth record reads February 24, 1981, in Bedford, TX, USA. Bowen's full given name, per the bio, is Robert McClure Bowen.
Across 216 games at the plate, Bowen's career line reads 79 hits in 378 at bats for a .209 average, adding 9 home runs and 43 RBI. The on-base percentage is .300 and the slugging percentage .339, for an OPS of .639. Measured against the leagues Bowen played in, the .209 career average compares with a .266 league average over the same seasons, 21.5% below the league. The highest hit total in a season was 23, in 2006. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .268 in 2007, did not top the league's .268.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rob Bowen
- What years did Rob Bowen play?
- Rob Bowen played in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2008.
- Was Rob Bowen a pitcher?
- No. Rob Bowen was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Rob Bowen hit?
- Rob Bowen hit 9 career home runs with 79 hits.
- What was Rob Bowen's career batting average?
- Rob Bowen batted .209 over his career, with 79 hits in 378 at bats.
- How many RBI did Rob Bowen have?
- Rob Bowen drove in 43 runs in his career.
- Is Rob Bowen in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Rob Bowen has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.