Jim Bowie
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1994)
Jim Bowie was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 1994 for the Athletics. In 6 career games, he hit .214 with 3 hits.
- 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1994-08-03
- Last Game
- 1994-08-11
Full name: James R. Bowie
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .214 | .214 | .214 | .429 | 0 |
Career AVG .214 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — 20.6% below league average.
Career OBP .214 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 36.7% below league average.
Career SLG .214 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 49.5% below league average.
Career OPS .429 vs. league average .763 across their career seasons — 43.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | OAK | AL | 6 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .214 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 6 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .214 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .333 |
| Away | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Last 6 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-08-11 | OAK | SEA | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994-08-10 | OAK | CHW | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-08-09 | OAK | CHW | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994-08-07 | OAK | TEX | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-08-04 | OAK | KCR | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-08-03 | OAK | KCR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 6 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento City College | Sacramento | CA | 1984, 1985 |
| Louisiana State University | Baton Rouge | LA | 1986 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Bowie
- Was Jim Bowie a pitcher?
- No. Jim Bowie was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Jim Bowie hit?
- Jim Bowie hit 0 career home runs with 3 hits.
- What was Jim Bowie's career batting average?
- Jim Bowie batted .214 over his career, with 3 hits in 14 at bats.
- Is Jim Bowie in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim Bowie has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Jim Bowie play for?
- Jim Bowie played for the Athletics.