Cap Crowell
Born: 9/5/1892 in Roxbury, MA, USA
Died: 9/30/1962 in Central Falls, RI, USA
MLB Debut: 1915-06-23 | Final Game: 1916-06-10
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 178 lbs
Full name: Minot Joy Crowell
Biography
Cap Crowell was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1892, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1915 to 1916. He played during a transitional period in baseball, just before the sport began to see significant changes in playing style and strategy leading into the lively ball era. Crowell appeared in a total of 13 games, finishing his career with a record of 2-11 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.27. His pitching style was characterized by a mix of determination and skill, though he faced challenges that affected his overall performance on the mound.
Throughout his career, Crowell struck out 30 batters, showcasing his ability to miss bats despite the struggles reflected in his win-loss record. He did not record any saves, indicating that he primarily served as a starting pitcher during his time in the league. Though his tenure in the majors was short-lived, Cap Crowell's contributions to the game during the early 20th century remain a part of baseball history. His experience reflects the competitive nature of the sport during an era that set the stage for the explosive growth of baseball in the years to come.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 11 | 19 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 94.0 | 99 | 55 | 1 | 81 | 30 | 5.27 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | PHA | AL | 2 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 54.3 | 56 | 33 | 47 | 15 | 5.47 | -2842.4 |
| 1916 | PHA | AL | 0 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 39.7 | 43 | 22 | 34 | 15 | 4.99 | -1564.7 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 34 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0.147 | 0.147 | 0.147 | 0.294 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | PHA | AL | 10 | 22 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.227 | 0.0 |
| 1916 | PHA | AL | 9 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 19 | 0 | 3 | 23 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | PHA | P | 10 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916 | PHA | P | 9 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 19 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown University | Providence | RI | 1913, 1914, 1915 |