Emmett Bowman
Center Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Emmett Bowman was a center fielder who played in Major League Baseball for the Philadelphia Giants, the Chicago Leland Giants, and the Brooklyn Royal Giants. In 82 career games, he hit .246 with 70 hits and 30 RBI. He also pitched in 22 games, going 14-8 with a 2.72 ERA.
- 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
- Center Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- — / R
- Died
- 2/28/1912 in Coraopolis, PA, USA
Full name: Emmett J. Bowman
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 285 | 42 | 70 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 30 | 15 | 21 | 0 | .246 | .297 | .281 | .578 | -138 |
Career AVG .246 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .297 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .281 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 12.7% below league average.
Career OPS .578 vs. league average .633 across their career seasons — 8.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 | PG | EAS | 9 | 35 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | .257 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1906 | PG | EAS | 26 | 88 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 0 | .205 | .247 (-17%) | .307 (-20%) | .315 (-21%) | .622 (-20%) | -255.9 |
| 1907 | PG | NAC | 14 | 53 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | .321 | .245 (+31%) | .304 (+13%) | .308 (+22%) | .613 (+18%) | 118.3 |
| 1908 | PG | NAC | 4 | 16 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .312 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1908 | LEL | WES | 5 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1909 | BRG | INT | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1910 | BRG | EAS | 12 | 44 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 0 | .136 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1911 | BRG | EAS | 8 | 29 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | .379 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 82 | 285 | 42 | 70 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 30 | 15 | 21 | 0 | .246 | — | — | — | — | -138 | ||
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.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 | PG | EAS | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 36.0 | 21 | 5 | 9 | 19 | 1.25 | 2.82 (+56%) | 393.3 |
| 1906 | PG | EAS | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 54.0 | 62 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 3.67 | 2.68 (-37%) | -895.2 |
| 1907 | PG | NAC | 4 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 62.2 | 54 | 20 | 29 | 25 | 2.87 | 2.50 (-15%) | -648.6 |
| 1908 | PG | NAC | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 17.0 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 2.65 | 2.40 (-10%) | 365.9 |
| 1908 | LEL | WES | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2.00 | 2.40 (+17%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 14 | 8 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 178.2 | 157 | 54 | 69 | 79 | 2.72 | — | -785 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 12 | 0 | 116 | 6 | 3 | 6 |
| 2B | 7 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
| 3B | 7 | 0 | 10 | 21 | 1 | 1 |
| C | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 34 | 27 | 65 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| P | 22 | 22 | 15 | 61 | 7 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 | PG | OF | 5 | 5 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905 | PG | P | 4 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1906 | PG | C | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1906 | PG | OF | 18 | 13 | 35 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1906 | PG | P | 8 | 8 | 5 | 26 | 5 | 0 |
| 1907 | PG | OF | 7 | 7 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1907 | PG | P | 7 | 7 | 6 | 22 | 2 | 2 |
| 1908 | PG | OF | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1908 | PG | P | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1908 | LEL | 2B | 4 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 1908 | LEL | P | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909 | BRG | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909 | BRG | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909 | BRG | OF | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1910 | BRG | 1B | 11 | 0 | 116 | 6 | 3 | 6 |
| 1910 | BRG | 2B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911 | BRG | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911 | BRG | 3B | 7 | 0 | 10 | 21 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 22 |
| Catcher | 3 |
| First Base | 12 |
| Second Base | 7 |
| Third Base | 7 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 27 |
| Right Field | 6 |
Emmett Bowman: the record in brief
The season rows for Emmett Bowman begin in 1905. Bowman played for the Philadelphia Giants (1905 to 1908), the Chicago Leland Giants (1908), and the Brooklyn Royal Giants (1909 through 1911). Bowman is listed as a center fielder. The recorded birth is August 24, 1885, in Allegheny, PA, USA. Bowman's death is recorded on February 28, 1912, in Coraopolis, PA, USA. The given name on file is Emmett J. Bowman.
In 82 games and 285 at bats, Bowman batted .246 with 70 hits; the totals also include 30 RBI. The on-base percentage is .297 and the slugging percentage .281, for an OPS of .578. Against a .249 league average for those years, Bowman's .246 average was near the norm. 1906 produced Bowman's most hits, 18 of them for the Philadelphia Giants. The Lg AVG column puts Bowman's 1907 at .321 against .245, the widest margin among the busiest seasons at 31%.
Frequently Asked Questions about Emmett Bowman
- Was Emmett Bowman a pitcher?
- Both. Emmett Bowman pitched in 22 games, going 14-8 with a 2.72 ERA, but spent most of his career as a Center Fielder.
- How many home runs did Emmett Bowman hit?
- Emmett Bowman hit 0 career home runs with 70 hits.
- What teams did Emmett Bowman play for?
- Emmett Bowman played for 3 teams: the Philadelphia Giants (1905–1908), the Chicago Leland Giants (1908), and the Brooklyn Royal Giants (1909–1911).
- What were Emmett Bowman's career stats?
- In 82 games, Emmett Bowman had 70 hits, 30 RBI, 42 runs, and 15 stolen bases, with a .246 batting average. As a pitcher, in 22 games, he went 14-8 with a 2.72 ERA, 79 strikeouts, and 178.2 innings pitched.
- What position did Emmett Bowman play?
- Emmett Bowman played primarily as a center fielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- What was Emmett Bowman's career batting average?
- Emmett Bowman batted .246 over his career, with 70 hits in 285 at bats.
- How many RBI did Emmett Bowman have?
- Emmett Bowman drove in 30 runs in his career.
- What was Emmett Bowman's career ERA?
- Emmett Bowman finished with a 2.72 career ERA, going 14-8 with 79 strikeouts.
- Is Emmett Bowman in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Emmett Bowman has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.