Ryan Bowen
Born: 2/10/1968 in Hanford, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1991-07-22 | Final Game: 1995-10-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Ryan Eugene Bowen
Biography
Ryan Bowen was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1991 to 1995. Born in 1968, Bowen made his Major League Baseball debut during an era characterized by significant offensive production, which posed unique challenges for pitchers. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 17 wins and 28 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.3. Despite facing difficulties in securing victories, Bowen demonstrated resilience on the mound, amassing a total of 216 strikeouts throughout his tenure in the league.
Bowen played in an era where the game was increasingly influenced by power hitters, making his accomplishments as a strikeout pitcher noteworthy. While he did not record any saves, his role was primarily as a starter, where he showcased his ability to handle tough lineups and contribute to his team's efforts. After concluding his MLB career on October 1, 1995, Bowen left a legacy as a pitcher who navigated a challenging period for hurlers, marking his place in the annals of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 28 | 64 | 60 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 326.0 | 350 | 192 | 35 | 184 | 216 | 5.30 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | HOU | NL | 6 | 4 | 14 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 71.7 | 73 | 41 | 36 | 49 | 5.15 | 117.8 |
| 1992 | HOU | NL | 0 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33.7 | 48 | 41 | 30 | 22 | 10.96 | -3111.5 |
| 1993 | MIA | NL | 8 | 12 | 27 | 27 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 156.7 | 156 | 77 | 87 | 98 | 4.42 | - |
| 1994 | MIA | NL | 1 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 47.3 | 50 | 26 | 19 | 32 | 4.94 | - |
| 1995 | MIA | NL | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.7 | 23 | 7 | 12 | 15 | 3.78 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | 102 | 9 | 18 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 36 | 0.176 | 0.215 | 0.235 | 0.450 | -510.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | HOU | NL | 17 | 22 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | HOU | NL | 15 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | MIA | NL | 27 | 51 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 0.118 | -510.8 |
| 1994 | MIA | NL | 8 | 14 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.357 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | MIA | NL | 4 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 64 | 60 | 11 | 35 | 5 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | HOU | P | 14 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | HOU | P | 11 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | FLO | P | 27 | 27 | 7 | 24 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | FLO | P | 8 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | FLO | P | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 64 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | FLO | NL | $185,000 |
| 1994 | FLO | NL | $185,000 |
| 1993 | FLO | NL | $132,000 |
| 1992 | HOU | NL | $125,000 |
| 1990 | HOU | NL | $100,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $727,000 | ||