Abe Bowman, baseball player, 1914-1915

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

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 24