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 |
Jim Bowie: the record in brief
Jim Bowie's major league career runs from a debut on August 3, 1994 to a final game on August 11, 1994. Bowie's only club in the season tables is the Oakland Athletics. The bio lists Bowie as a first baseman who threw and hit left-handed. Bowie is listed at 205 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame. The birth record reads February 17, 1965, in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan. Bowie's full given name, per the bio, is James R. Bowie.
Across 6 games at the plate, Bowie's career line reads 3 hits in 14 at bats for a .214 average. Measured against the leagues Bowie played in, the .214 career average compares with a .270 league average over the same seasons, 20.6% below the league. By OPS the gap is 43.8% below league average (.429 against .763). Only one season appears, 1994 for the Oakland Athletics, when Bowie played 6 games and went 3 for 14.
The position breakdown shows 6 games, all at first base.
Bowie's college years, 1984 and 1985, were spent at Sacramento City College. Among the most recent games in Bowie's log, August 10, 1994 stands out: 2 hits in 4 at bats.
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 teams did Jim Bowie play for?
- Jim Bowie played for one team, the Oakland Athletics (1994).
- What were Jim Bowie's career stats?
- In 6 games, Jim Bowie had 3 hits, with a .214 batting average.
- What position did Jim Bowie play?
- Jim Bowie played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jim Bowie and how much did he weigh?
- Jim Bowie was listed at 6 feet and 205 pounds.
- 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.