Frank Bowes
Born: 1865 in Bath, NY, USA
Died: 1/21/1895 in Brooklyn, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1890-04-17 | Final Game: 1890-08-25
Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Francis M. Bowes
Biography
Frank Bowes, born in 1865, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief but notable period from 1890 until his final game on August 25, 1890. As a position player, Bowes participated in 61 games, during which he recorded 51 hits and drove in 24 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively despite a batting average of .22. His speed on the bases was evident, as he successfully stole 11 bases throughout his short career, highlighting his agility and base-running skills.
Bowes played during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball style of play to the more dynamic approach that would develop in the following decades. While he did not hit any home runs, his contributions to his teams were marked by his tenacity and work ethic. Although his time in Major League Baseball was limited, Bowes remains a part of the rich tapestry of the sport's early history, remembered for his role in the formative years of professional baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | 232 | 28 | 51 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 0.220 | 0.246 | 0.259 | 0.504 | -1128.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | BR4 | AA | 61 | 232 | 28 | 51 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 0.220 | -1128.9 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 3 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 3B | 13 | 0 | 24 | 24 | 6 | 2 |
| C | 25 | 0 | 67 | 33 | 23 | 2 |
| OF | 19 | 0 | 36 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| SS | 2 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | BR4 | C | 25 | 0 | 67 | 33 | 23 | 2 |
| 1890 | BR4 | 1B | 3 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 1890 | BR4 | 3B | 13 | 0 | 24 | 24 | 6 | 2 |
| 1890 | BR4 | SS | 2 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 1890 | BR4 | OF | 19 | 0 | 36 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 25 |
| First Base | 3 |
| Third Base | 13 |
| Shortstop | 2 |
| Left Field | 4 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 13 |