Ted Bowsfield
Born: 1/10/1935 in Vernon, BC, CAN
MLB Debut: 1958-07-20 | Final Game: 1964-10-04
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Edward Oliver Bowsfield
Biography
Ted Bowsfield was a professional baseball pitcher who made significant contributions to the game during the late 1950s and early 1960s. Born in 1935, Bowsfield's career spanned from 1958 to 1964, during which he showcased his skills on the mound as a versatile left-handed pitcher. He finished his career with a record of 37 wins and 39 losses, an earned run average (ERA) of 4.35, and a total of 326 strikeouts. Known for his competitive spirit and ability to perform under pressure, Bowsfield also recorded 6 saves, highlighting his capacity to close out games.
Competing in a transitional era of baseball, Bowsfield's career coincided with the shift from the deadball era to a more offense-driven game. Throughout his time in Major League Baseball, he played for various teams, demonstrating adaptability and determination. While he may not have achieved superstar status, his presence on the mound and contributions to his teams were vital during a period marked by the evolution of pitching strategies and player development. Ted Bowsfield remains a notable figure in baseball history, remembered for his dedication to the sport and his role in shaping the competitive landscape of the time.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | 39 | 215 | 86 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 662.3 | 699 | 320 | 63 | 259 | 326 | 4.35 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | BOS | AL | 4 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 65.7 | 58 | 28 | 36 | 38 | 3.84 | 430.0 |
| 1959 | BOS | AL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 16 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 15.00 | 0.0 |
| 1960 | BOS | AL | 1 | 2 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21.0 | 20 | 12 | 13 | 18 | 5.14 | 203.3 |
| 1960 | CLE | AL | 3 | 4 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 40.7 | 47 | 23 | 20 | 14 | 5.09 | 188.3 |
| 1961 | LAA | AL | 11 | 8 | 41 | 21 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 157.0 | 154 | 65 | 63 | 88 | 3.73 | -567.1 |
| 1962 | LAA | AL | 9 | 8 | 34 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 139.0 | 154 | 68 | 40 | 52 | 4.40 | 205.5 |
| 1963 | KC1 | AL | 5 | 7 | 41 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 111.3 | 115 | 55 | 47 | 67 | 4.45 | -2273.5 |
| 1964 | KC1 | AL | 4 | 7 | 50 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 118.7 | 135 | 54 | 31 | 45 | 4.10 | -1414.5 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235 | 173 | 19 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 66 | 0.127 | 0.193 | 0.156 | 0.349 | -451.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | BOS | AL | 17 | 26 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0.154 | 0.0 |
| 1959 | BOS | AL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1960 | BOS | AL | 17 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1960 | CLE | AL | 11 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
| 1961 | LAA | AL | 46 | 51 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 0.137 | -451.4 |
| 1962 | LAA | AL | 44 | 37 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 15 | 0.162 | 0.0 |
| 1963 | KC1 | AL | 43 | 23 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0.043 | 0.0 |
| 1964 | KC1 | AL | 52 | 21 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0.095 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 215 | 86 | 49 | 115 | 15 | 9 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | BOS | P | 16 | 10 | 5 | 16 | 1 | 1 |
| 1959 | BOS | P | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1960 | BOS | P | 17 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1960 | CLE | P | 11 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 2 |
| 1961 | LAA | P | 41 | 21 | 4 | 26 | 5 | 1 |
| 1962 | LAA | P | 34 | 25 | 12 | 13 | 5 | 0 |
| 1963 | KC1 | P | 41 | 11 | 12 | 25 | 1 | 2 |
| 1964 | KC1 | P | 50 | 9 | 9 | 20 | 2 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 215 |