Joe Mowry, baseball player, 1933-1935

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

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

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