Snooks Dowd
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1919-1926)
Snooks Dowd was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1919 to 1926 for the Detroit Tigers, the Philadelphia Athletics, and the Brooklyn Dodgers, a span of 8 seasons. In 16 career games, he hit .115 with 3 hits and 6 RBI.
- 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 163 lb
- Died
- 4/4/1962 in Northampton, MA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1919-04-27
- Last Game
- 1926-04-17
Full name: Raymond Bernard Dowd
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 26 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 5 | .115 | .115 | .115 | .231 | 0 |
Career AVG .115 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — 57.6% below league average.
Career OBP .115 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 65.7% below league average.
Career SLG .115 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — 69.0% below league average.
Career OPS .231 vs. league average .709 across their career seasons — 67.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | DET | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1919 | PHA | AL | 13 | 18 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 5 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1926 | BRO | NL | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 16 | 26 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 5 | .115 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (16 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .250 |
| Away | 11 | 18 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .056 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926-04-17 | BRO | PHI | L | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926-04-16 | BRO | NY1 | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-07-22 | PHA | CLE | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-07-21 | PHA | CLE | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-07-19 | PHA | DET | L | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-07-17 | PHA | DET | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-07-16 | PHA | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-07-15 | PHA | SLA | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-07-09 | PHA | CHW | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-07-07 | PHA | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 5 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 2 |
| Center Field | 1 |
Snooks Dowd: the record in brief
April 27, 1919 and April 17, 1926 bracket Snooks Dowd's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. By club, Dowd's seasons break down as the Detroit Tigers (1919), the Philadelphia Athletics (1919), and the Brooklyn Robins (1926). Dowd, a second baseman by primary position, both batted and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 5 feet, 8 inches and 163 pounds. Dowd was born on December 20, 1897, in Springfield, MA, USA. Dowd's death is recorded on April 4, 1962, in Northampton, MA, USA. Snooks Dowd was the playing name; the full given name is Raymond Bernard.
Across 16 games at the plate, Dowd's career line reads 3 hits in 26 at bats for a .115 average, along with 6 RBI. Set against a .272 league average for the same years, Dowd's .115 average sits 57.6% below it. The OPS comparison is .231 to a league .709, 67.4% below average. The hits column peaks at 3, in 1919.
Dowd played 5 games at second base, more than anywhere else, and also saw time at shortstop (2), third base (1), and center field (1).
Frequently Asked Questions about Snooks Dowd
- What years did Snooks Dowd play?
- Snooks Dowd played in Major League Baseball from 1919 to 1926.
- Was Snooks Dowd a pitcher?
- No. Snooks Dowd was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Snooks Dowd hit?
- Snooks Dowd hit 0 career home runs with 3 hits.
- What teams did Snooks Dowd play for?
- Snooks Dowd played for 3 teams: the Detroit Tigers (1919), the Philadelphia Athletics (1919), and the Brooklyn Robins (1926).
- What were Snooks Dowd's career stats?
- In 16 games, Snooks Dowd had 3 hits, 6 RBI, 4 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .115 batting average.
- What position did Snooks Dowd play?
- Snooks Dowd played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Snooks Dowd and how much did he weigh?
- Snooks Dowd was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 163 pounds.
- What was Snooks Dowd's career batting average?
- Snooks Dowd batted .115 over his career, with 3 hits in 26 at bats.
- How many RBI did Snooks Dowd have?
- Snooks Dowd drove in 6 runs in his career.
- Is Snooks Dowd in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Snooks Dowd has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.