Joe Mowry
Born: 4/6/1908 in St. Louis, MO, USA
Died: 2/9/1994 in St. Louis, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1933-05-13 | Final Game: 1935-09-29
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 198 lbs
Full name: Joseph Aloysius Mowry
Biography
Joe Mowry was a professional baseball player born in 1908, who played as a position player during the early 1930s. His career spanned from 1933 until his retirement on September 29, 1935. Over the course of 192 games, Mowry accumulated 108 hits and demonstrated his ability to contribute to his team's offense with a total of 37 RBIs. He finished his career with a batting average of .233, which reflected the challenges many players faced during this transitional period in baseball history, when the game was beginning to evolve from the deadball era into a more offense-driven approach.
Mowry's playing style was characterized by his versatility and determination, allowing him to make a modest impact on the field. He hit 2 home runs and successfully stole 1 base in his career, showcasing his capability to contribute not only with his bat but also with his speed on the bases. Although Mowry may not be a household name in baseball history, his time in the sport came during an era when many players were vying for recognition in a competitive landscape, making his contributions noteworthy in the context of the game’s development.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 192 | 464 | 51 | 108 | 19 | 6 | 2 | 37 | 1 | 29 | 48 | 0.233 | 0.284 | 0.312 | 0.596 | -1490.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | BSN | NL | 86 | 249 | 25 | 55 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 15 | 22 | 0.221 | -924.0 |
| 1934 | BSN | NL | 25 | 79 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 0.215 | -381.8 |
| 1935 | BSN | NL | 81 | 136 | 17 | 36 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 11 | 13 | 0.265 | -184.9 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| OF | 129 | 0 | 257 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | BSN | OF | 64 | 0 | 155 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 1934 | BSN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1934 | BSN | OF | 20 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1935 | BSN | OF | 45 | 0 | 62 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 81 |
| Center Field | 7 |
| Right Field | 43 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Iowa | Iowa City | IA | 1929, 1930, 1931 |