Mike Mowrey
Born: 3/24/1884 in Brown's Mill, PA, USA
Died: 3/20/1947 in Chambersburg, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1905-09-24 | Final Game: 1917-08-13
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Harry Harlan Mowrey
Biography
Mike Mowrey was a professional baseball player born in 1884, whose career spanned from 1905 to 1917. A versatile position player, Mowrey showcased his skills in a total of 1,276 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He accumulated 1,099 hits and achieved a batting average of .256, reflecting his steady presence at the plate. His offensive contributions included 461 RBIs and 7 home runs, while he also displayed notable speed on the bases, recording 167 stolen bases throughout his career.
Mowrey played in an era characterized by significant changes in the game, transitioning from the deadball era to a more dynamic style of play. His ability to contribute both offensively and defensively made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. While not a superstar by the standards of his time, Mowrey's consistent performance and versatility helped him carve out a respectable career in the early days of baseball, leaving a legacy that reflects the evolution of the sport during the early 20th century.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1276 | 4291 | 485 | 1099 | 183 | 54 | 7 | 461 | 167 | 469 | 366 | 0.256 | 0.334 | 0.329 | 0.663 | 2468.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 | CIN | NL | 7 | 30 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.267 | 0.0 |
| 1906 | CIN | NL | 21 | 53 | 3 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 0.321 | 178.6 |
| 1907 | CIN | NL | 138 | 448 | 43 | 113 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 44 | 10 | 35 | 33 | 0.252 | 164.2 |
| 1908 | CIN | NL | 77 | 227 | 17 | 50 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 5 | 12 | 14 | 0.220 | -416.7 |
| 1909 | CIN | NL | 38 | 115 | 10 | 22 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 20 | 6 | 0.191 | -127.0 |
| 1909 | STL | NL | 12 | 29 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0.241 | -127.0 |
| 1910 | STL | NL | 143 | 489 | 69 | 138 | 24 | 6 | 2 | 70 | 21 | 67 | 38 | 0.282 | 1655.7 |
| 1911 | STL | NL | 137 | 471 | 59 | 126 | 29 | 7 | 0 | 61 | 15 | 59 | 46 | 0.268 | 369.8 |
| 1912 | STL | NL | 114 | 408 | 59 | 104 | 13 | 8 | 2 | 50 | 19 | 46 | 29 | 0.255 | -180.1 |
| 1913 | STL | NL | 132 | 450 | 61 | 117 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 33 | 21 | 53 | 40 | 0.260 | 17.1 |
| 1914 | PIT | NL | 79 | 284 | 24 | 72 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 25 | 8 | 22 | 20 | 0.254 | -136.8 |
| 1915 | PTF | FL | 151 | 521 | 56 | 146 | 26 | 6 | 1 | 49 | 40 | 66 | 39 | 0.280 | 1340.1 |
| 1916 | BRO | NL | 144 | 495 | 57 | 121 | 22 | 6 | 0 | 60 | 16 | 50 | 60 | 0.244 | 4.7 |
| 1917 | BRO | NL | 83 | 271 | 20 | 58 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 25 | 7 | 29 | 25 | 0.214 | -401.1 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 17 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0.176 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | WS | BRO | 5 | 17 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0.176 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 11 | 8 | 22 | 23 | 3 | 1 |
| 3B | 1196 | 364 | 1363 | 2363 | 221 | 172 |
| OF | 3 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| SS | 29 | 26 | 48 | 85 | 18 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 | CIN | 3B | 7 | 7 | 6 | 16 | 7 | 1 |
| 1906 | CIN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1906 | CIN | 3B | 15 | 14 | 20 | 33 | 4 | 1 |
| 1906 | CIN | SS | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907 | CIN | 3B | 127 | 127 | 167 | 214 | 29 | 14 |
| 1907 | CIN | SS | 11 | 10 | 11 | 31 | 6 | 0 |
| 1908 | CIN | 2B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1908 | CIN | 3B | 56 | 56 | 51 | 110 | 11 | 6 |
| 1908 | CIN | SS | 3 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| 1908 | CIN | OF | 3 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1909 | CIN | 3B | 22 | 19 | 16 | 38 | 3 | 3 |
| 1909 | CIN | SS | 13 | 13 | 32 | 43 | 9 | 8 |
| 1909 | SLN | 2B | 7 | 7 | 18 | 17 | 3 | 0 |
| 1909 | SLN | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1910 | SLN | 3B | 141 | 141 | 171 | 301 | 37 | 30 |
| 1911 | SLN | 3B | 134 | 0 | 174 | 267 | 26 | 19 |
| 1911 | SLN | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912 | SLN | 3B | 108 | 0 | 131 | 220 | 26 | 22 |
| 1913 | SLN | 3B | 131 | 0 | 143 | 284 | 21 | 23 |
| 1914 | PIT | 3B | 78 | 0 | 83 | 156 | 10 | 8 |
| 1915 | PTF | 3B | 151 | 0 | 174 | 268 | 19 | 15 |
| 1916 | BRO | 3B | 144 | 0 | 154 | 291 | 16 | 17 |
| 1917 | BRO | 2B | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1917 | BRO | 3B | 80 | 0 | 73 | 164 | 12 | 13 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 11 |
| Third Base | 1193 |
| Shortstop | 31 |
| Left Field | 3 |