Abe Bowman
Born: 1/25/1893 in Greenup, IL, USA
Died: 10/11/1979 in Longview, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1914-05-19 | Final Game: 1915-06-23
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Alvah Edson Bowman
Biography
Abe Bowman was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1893, whose career spanned from 1914 to 1915. He made his mark during the early 20th century, an era characterized by a mix of evolving pitching styles and the burgeoning popularity of the sport. Over the course of his brief career, Bowman recorded a win-loss record of 2-8 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.74. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he accumulated a total of 27 strikeouts during his time in the league.
Bowman's playing years coincided with a transitional period in baseball, where the strategies and techniques were beginning to shift towards the more specialized roles we see today. While he did not achieve significant fame or longevity in the game, his career nonetheless contributed to the rich tapestry of early baseball history. Bowman's legacy remains a testament to the countless players who participated in the sport during its formative years, helping to shape the game into what it is today.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 8 | 24 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 74.0 | 75 | 39 | 0 | 48 | 27 | 4.74 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | CLE | AL | 2 | 7 | 22 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 72.7 | 74 | 36 | 45 | 27 | 4.46 | -1494.9 |
| 1915 | CLE | AL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 20.25 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.048 | 0.048 | 0.048 | 0.095 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | CLE | AL | 22 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.048 | 0.0 |
| 1915 | CLE | AL | 2 | 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 | 5 | 22 | 3 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | CLE | P | 22 | 0 | 5 | 19 | 3 | 1 |
| 1915 | CLE | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 24 |