Alan Fowlkes
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1982-1985)
Alan Fowlkes was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1985 for the San Francisco Giants and the California Angels, a span of 4 seasons. Across 23 career appearances, he went 4-2 with a 5.48 ERA and 55 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1982-04-07
- Last Game
- 1985-08-26
Full name: Alan Kim Fowlkes
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | SFN | NL | 4 | 2 | 21 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 85.0 | 111 | 49 | 24 | 50 | 5.19 | 3.86 (-34%) | -1139.0 |
| 1985 | CAL | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 9.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 4 | 2 | 23 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 92.0 | 119 | 56 | 28 | 55 | 5.48 | — | -1,139 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 26 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | .115 | .148 | .115 | .264 | 0 |
Career AVG .115 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 55.5% below league average.
Career OBP .148 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 54.2% below league average.
Career SLG .115 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 70.4% below league average.
Career OPS .264 vs. league average .713 across their career seasons — 63.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | SFN | NL | 21 | 26 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | .115 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1985 | CAL | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 23 | 26 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | .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 (46 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 10 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .091 |
| Away | 13 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .133 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 10 | 45.1 | 52 | 28 | 18 | 31 | 5.56 |
| Away | 13 | 46.2 | 67 | 28 | 10 | 24 | 5.40 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-08-26 | LAA | BAL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-08-23 | LAA | DET | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-09-08 | SFG | HOU | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-08-23 | SFG | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-08-20 | SFG | STL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-08-18 | SFG | PIT | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-08-13 | SFG | LAD | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-08-11 | SFG | ATL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-08-08 | SFG | HOU | W | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982-08-04 | SFG | ATL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-08-26 | LAA | BAL | — | 3.0 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| 1985-08-23 | LAA | DET | — | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982-09-08 | SFG | HOU | — | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-08-23 | SFG | CHC | — | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982-08-20 | SFG | STL | — | 3.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982-08-18 | SFG | PIT | W | 5.0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982-08-13 | SFG | LAD | — | 2.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1982-08-11 | SFG | ATL | — | 2.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 1982-08-08 | SFG | HOU | — | 4.2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-08-04 | SFG | ATL | — | 3.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 23 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Polytechnic State University - Pomona | Pomona | CA | 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980 |
Alan Fowlkes: the record in brief
Alan Fowlkes's major league career runs from a debut on April 7, 1982 to a final game on August 26, 1985. By club, Fowlkes's seasons break down as the San Francisco Giants (1982) and the California Angels (1985). At 6 feet, 2 inches and 190 pounds, Fowlkes is listed as a pitcher. The bio says Fowlkes batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is August 8, 1958, in Brawley, CA, USA. The given name on file is Alan Kim Fowlkes.
Fowlkes pitched in 23 games, starting 15, and finished with a 4-2 record and 5.48 ERA. The same table counts 55 strikeouts. The league ERA over Fowlkes's seasons was 3.88, so the 5.48 figure ran 41.3% worse than average. 1982 was Fowlkes's sharpest full season, a 5.19 ERA against the league's 3.86.
The position breakdown shows 23 games, all at pitcher. Fielding on the mound produced 5 putouts and 14 assists against 2 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Alan Fowlkes
- What years did Alan Fowlkes play?
- Alan Fowlkes played in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1985.
- Was Alan Fowlkes a pitcher?
- Yes. Alan Fowlkes pitched in the major leagues, recording 4 wins and 55 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Alan Fowlkes hit?
- Alan Fowlkes hit 0 career home runs with 3 hits.
- What teams did Alan Fowlkes play for?
- Alan Fowlkes played for 2 teams: the San Francisco Giants (1982) and the California Angels (1985).
- What were Alan Fowlkes's career stats?
- In 23 games, Alan Fowlkes went 4-2 with a 5.48 ERA, 55 strikeouts, and 92.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Alan Fowlkes play?
- Alan Fowlkes played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Alan Fowlkes and how much did he weigh?
- Alan Fowlkes was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 190 pounds.
- What was Alan Fowlkes's career ERA?
- Alan Fowlkes finished with a 5.48 career ERA, going 4-2 with 55 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Alan Fowlkes have?
- Alan Fowlkes recorded 55 career strikeouts.
- Is Alan Fowlkes in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Alan Fowlkes has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.