Red Owens
Born: 11/1/1874 in Pottsville, PA, USA
Died: 8/20/1952 in Harrisburg, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1899-07-28 | Final Game: 1905-05-31
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Thomas Llewellyn Owens
Biography
Red Owens was a professional baseball player born in 1874 who made his mark in the early 20th century, specifically from 1899 to 1905. Primarily playing as a position player, Owens took the field in 51 games during his career, where he recorded 37 hits, including one home run, and drove in 21 runs. His batting average stood at .196, and he also contributed with a single stolen base.
Owens played during a transitional period in baseball, where the game was evolving from the deadball era towards a more offensive style. While his statistical output may not have placed him among the game's elite, his participation in the sport during this formative time contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history. As a player who experienced the sport's development in the early 1900s, Owens remains a part of the narrative that shaped modern baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | 189 | 14 | 37 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 1 | 8 | 20 | 0.196 | 0.228 | 0.265 | 0.493 | -451.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1899 | PHI | NL | 8 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.048 | 0.0 |
| 1905 | BRO | NL | 43 | 168 | 14 | 36 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 1 | 6 | 17 | 0.214 | -451.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 51 | 43 | 115 | 151 | 21 | 21 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1899 | PHI | 2B | 8 | 0 | 13 | 19 | 3 | 2 |
| 1905 | BRO | 2B | 43 | 43 | 102 | 132 | 18 | 19 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 51 |