Bob Bowman
Born: 10/3/1910 in Keystone, WV, USA
Died: 9/4/1972 in Bluefield, WV, USA
MLB Debut: 1939-04-21 | Final Game: 1942-05-25
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Robert James Bowman
Biography
Bob Bowman was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1910, who played in Major League Baseball from 1939 to 1942. Over the course of his brief but impactful career, he compiled a record of 26 wins and 17 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.82. Known for his competitive spirit and determination on the mound, Bowman struck out 146 batters and notched 10 saves, showcasing his ability to perform under pressure and contribute to his team's success during the early years of the World War II era.
Bowman's career unfolded during a time when Major League Baseball was beginning to see the impacts of the war on player rosters and fan engagement. Despite the challenges presented by the tumultuous period, he established himself as a reliable pitcher with a solid skill set. His contributions to the game, though overshadowed by the larger narratives of the time, reflect the dedication of countless players who continued to compete at high levels while the world around them was changing dramatically. Bowman's legacy as a pitcher remains a testament to the spirit of perseverance that characterized baseball during those years.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 17 | 109 | 38 | 13 | 2 | 10 | 365.0 | 360 | 155 | 27 | 139 | 146 | 3.82 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | STL | NL | 13 | 5 | 51 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 169.3 | 141 | 49 | 60 | 78 | 2.60 | - |
| 1940 | STL | NL | 7 | 5 | 28 | 17 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 114.3 | 118 | 55 | 43 | 43 | 4.33 | - |
| 1941 | NY1 | NL | 6 | 7 | 29 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 80.3 | 100 | 51 | 36 | 25 | 5.71 | -2351.4 |
| 1942 | CHC | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 109 | 101 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 61 | 0.069 | 0.153 | 0.109 | 0.262 | -548.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | STL | NL | 51 | 47 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 29 | 0.085 | -548.0 |
| 1940 | STL | NL | 28 | 33 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 0.061 | 0.0 |
| 1941 | NY1 | NL | 29 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 0.048 | 0.0 |
| 1942 | CHC | NL | 1 | 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 | 109 | 0 | 10 | 73 | 3 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | SLN | P | 51 | 0 | 4 | 30 | 2 | 0 |
| 1940 | SLN | P | 28 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 1 | 0 |
| 1941 | NY1 | P | 29 | 0 | 4 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942 | CHN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 109 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 30th | 2.0 | 336 | 0 |