Red Owens, baseball player, 1899-1905

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 51