Jack Owens
Born: 5/6/1908 in Converse, SC, USA
Died: 11/14/1958 in Greenville, SC, USA
MLB Debut: 1935-09-21 | Final Game: 1935-09-22
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 186 lbs
Full name: Furman Lee Owens
Biography
Jack Owens was a professional baseball player born in 1908 who played as a position player in the Major Leagues during a brief career spanning the latter part of the 1935 season. He made his debut on September 21, 1935, and concluded his playing days just a day later, marking a short but memorable stint in the sport. Throughout his two games in the major leagues, Owens recorded two hits, achieving a batting average of .25, and contributed one run batted in (RBI) to his team's efforts. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, his presence on the field during this era, which was characterized by the transition from the deadball period to the more offensive-focused styles of play, added to the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Owensโ career, though limited to just two games, is a reminder of the numerous players who have contributed to the game, even if only for a fleeting moment. His time in the majors exemplified the challenges many players faced during the 1930s, a decade marked by economic hardship and the evolving dynamics of professional baseball. While his statistics may not reflect a lengthy or particularly impactful career, Jack Owens remains part of the collective memory of the sport, representing the passion and perseverance of all those who aspired to play at the highest level.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | PHA | AL | 2 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 2 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | PHA | C | 2 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 2 |