Brian Bowles
Born: 8/18/1976 in Harbor City, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2001-06-27 | Final Game: 2003-09-08
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 220 lbs
Full name: Brian Christopher Bowles
Biography
Brian Bowles, born in 1976, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2001 to 2003. Making his mark during a transitional period in the game, Bowles showcased his talents primarily as a reliever. Over the course of his career, he posted a record of 2-1 with a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 3.23 across his appearances. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he recorded a total of 25 strikeouts during his time in the league.
Bowles' career spanned a time when the game was witnessing a shift towards more power-hitting and offensive strategies, yet he managed to carve out a niche for himself with his effective pitching style. Although he did not achieve any saves, his contributions on the mound were significant in helping his teams maintain competitive edges during games. Bowles' journey through MLB, albeit brief, reflected the challenges and dynamics faced by pitchers in the early 2000s, an era marked by both innovation and increasing scrutiny of player performance.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.7 | 25 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 25 | 3.23 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | TOR | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | TOR | AL | 2 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.0 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 19 | 4.05 | 334.4 |
| 2003 | TOR | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2.57 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | TOR | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | TOR | AL | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | TOR | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 24 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | TOR | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | TOR | P | 17 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | TOR | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 24 |