Frank Bowerman
Born: 12/5/1868 in Romeo, MI, USA
Died: 11/30/1948 in Romeo, MI, USA
MLB Debut: 1895-08-24 | Final Game: 1909-07-13
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Frank Eugene Bowerman
Biography
Frank Bowerman, born in 1868, was a notable position player in Major League Baseball whose career spanned from 1895 to 1909. Over the course of 1,037 games, he established himself as a reliable presence at the plate, accumulating 853 hits and achieving a batting average of .25. Bowerman was known for his versatility and tenacity, contributing significantly to his teams with a total of 393 RBIs and 13 home runs. His ability to run the bases was also a key component of his game, as he successfully stole 81 bases throughout his career.
Playing during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Bowerman's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively oriented game. His contributions on the field, particularly his solid hitting and base-running skills, helped shape the style of play in a time when the sport was evolving rapidly. Bowerman's legacy is remembered as part of the foundation upon which future generations of baseball would build.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1037 | 3410 | 345 | 853 | 102 | 38 | 13 | 393 | 81 | 130 | 242 | 0.250 | 0.287 | 0.314 | 0.601 | -5514.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1895 | BLN | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1896 | BLN | NL | 4 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1897 | BLN | NL | 38 | 130 | 16 | 41 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 0.315 | -118.1 |
| 1898 | BLN | NL | 5 | 16 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0.438 | 0.0 |
| 1898 | PIT | NL | 69 | 241 | 17 | 66 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 29 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 0.274 | 0.0 |
| 1899 | PIT | NL | 110 | 427 | 51 | 111 | 16 | 10 | 3 | 53 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 0.260 | -848.3 |
| 1900 | NY1 | NL | 80 | 270 | 25 | 65 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 42 | 10 | 6 | 22 | 0.241 | -1057.9 |
| 1901 | NY1 | NL | 59 | 191 | 20 | 38 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 23 | 0.199 | -958.0 |
| 1902 | NY1 | NL | 109 | 373 | 38 | 93 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 27 | 12 | 13 | 30 | 0.249 | -825.5 |
| 1903 | NY1 | NL | 64 | 210 | 22 | 58 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 31 | 5 | 6 | 21 | 0.276 | -123.7 |
| 1904 | NY1 | NL | 93 | 289 | 38 | 67 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 27 | 7 | 16 | 20 | 0.232 | -122.8 |
| 1905 | NY1 | NL | 98 | 297 | 37 | 80 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 41 | 6 | 12 | 19 | 0.269 | 243.0 |
| 1906 | NY1 | NL | 92 | 285 | 23 | 65 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 42 | 5 | 15 | 18 | 0.228 | -508.5 |
| 1907 | NY1 | NL | 96 | 311 | 31 | 81 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 32 | 11 | 17 | 28 | 0.260 | -31.9 |
| 1908 | BSN | NL | 86 | 254 | 16 | 58 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 4 | 13 | 15 | 0.228 | -335.1 |
| 1909 | BSN | NL | 33 | 99 | 6 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0.212 | -392.5 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 | NY1 | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 132 | 73 | 1197 | 63 | 23 | 44 |
| 2B | 6 | 2 | 13 | 18 | 3 | 0 |
| 3B | 3 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| C | 829 | 343 | 3673 | 1077 | 185 | 105 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 5 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 8 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1895 | BLN | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1896 | BLN | C | 3 | 0 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 1896 | BLN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1897 | BLN | C | 36 | 0 | 155 | 29 | 10 | 1 |
| 1898 | BLN | C | 4 | 0 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 1898 | PIT | C | 59 | 0 | 204 | 76 | 16 | 8 |
| 1898 | PIT | 1B | 9 | 0 | 84 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| 1899 | PIT | C | 80 | 0 | 280 | 130 | 23 | 8 |
| 1899 | PIT | 1B | 28 | 0 | 259 | 16 | 10 | 14 |
| 1900 | NY1 | C | 75 | 0 | 232 | 136 | 28 | 15 |
| 1900 | NY1 | SS | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 2 |
| 1901 | NY1 | C | 46 | 0 | 256 | 67 | 17 | 6 |
| 1901 | NY1 | 1B | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901 | NY1 | 2B | 3 | 0 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 0 |
| 1901 | NY1 | 3B | 3 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| 1901 | NY1 | SS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| 1902 | NY1 | C | 100 | 0 | 438 | 146 | 28 | 11 |
| 1902 | NY1 | 1B | 3 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903 | NY1 | C | 55 | 0 | 316 | 66 | 9 | 9 |
| 1903 | NY1 | 1B | 4 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903 | NY1 | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1904 | NY1 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1904 | NY1 | C | 79 | 72 | 413 | 96 | 12 | 11 |
| 1904 | NY1 | 1B | 9 | 7 | 80 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 1904 | NY1 | 2B | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1905 | NY1 | C | 72 | 67 | 383 | 66 | 8 | 4 |
| 1905 | NY1 | 1B | 17 | 12 | 142 | 10 | 5 | 8 |
| 1905 | NY1 | 2B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1906 | NY1 | C | 67 | 60 | 300 | 80 | 6 | 8 |
| 1906 | NY1 | 1B | 20 | 18 | 177 | 12 | 2 | 2 |
| 1907 | NY1 | C | 62 | 58 | 320 | 70 | 4 | 5 |
| 1907 | NY1 | 1B | 29 | 29 | 286 | 9 | 2 | 9 |
| 1908 | BSN | C | 63 | 59 | 228 | 69 | 9 | 12 |
| 1908 | BSN | 1B | 11 | 7 | 101 | 8 | 3 | 2 |
| 1909 | BSN | C | 27 | 27 | 122 | 33 | 12 | 6 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Catcher | 836 |
| First Base | 136 |
| Second Base | 6 |
| Third Base | 3 |
| Shortstop | 5 |
| Center Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor | MI | 1892 |