Dave Rowe
Born: 10/9/1854 in Cold Spring, PA, USA
Died: 12/9/1930 in Glendale, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1877-05-30 | Final Game: 1888-06-17
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: David Elwood Rowe
Biography
Dave Rowe was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the major leagues from 1877 to 1888. Born in 1854, Rowe made his debut during a transformative era in baseball when the game was evolving rapidly, transitioning from the early days of the National League to a more organized professional structure. Throughout his career, he played for several teams, although his time on the mound was brief and marked by challenges.
Rowe finished his career with a record of 1-2 and an earned run average (ERA) of 9.78. He struck out a total of 3 batters during his tenure, showcasing the difficulties he faced in a competitive pitching landscape. Despite not achieving standout statistical success, Rowe's contributions during the formative years of professional baseball reflect the perseverance and dedication of early players who laid the groundwork for the sport's future. His time in the league coincided with significant developments in the game, including the introduction of more standardized rules and increased public interest in baseball as a national pastime.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 23.0 | 54 | 25 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 9.78 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1877 | CHC | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 18.00 | - |
| 1882 | CL2 | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 29 | 12 | 7 | 0 | 12.00 | 0.0 |
| 1883 | BL2 | AA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 12 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 20.25 | 0.0 |
| 1884 | SLU | UA | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 347 | 1458 | 223 | 383 | 77 | 32 | 8 | 90 | 4 | 42 | 91 | 0.263 | 0.284 | 0.376 | 0.660 | 1115.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1877 | CHC | NL | 2 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
| 1882 | CL2 | NL | 24 | 97 | 13 | 25 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0.258 | 145.7 |
| 1883 | BL2 | AA | 59 | 256 | 40 | 80 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.312 | 504.7 |
| 1884 | SLU | UA | 109 | 485 | 95 | 142 | 32 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0.293 | 1491.9 |
| 1885 | SL5 | NL | 16 | 62 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 0.161 | -246.1 |
| 1886 | KCN | NL | 105 | 429 | 53 | 103 | 24 | 8 | 3 | 57 | 2 | 15 | 43 | 0.240 | -365.4 |
| 1888 | KC2 | AA | 32 | 122 | 14 | 21 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 6 | 28 | 0.172 | -415.3 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 5 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2B | 6 | 0 | 15 | 20 | 10 | 4 |
| OF | 305 | 0 | 487 | 45 | 74 | 10 |
| P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 32 | 0 | 37 | 89 | 29 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1877 | CHN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1877 | CHN | OF | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1882 | CL2 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1882 | CL2 | OF | 23 | 0 | 33 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
| 1883 | BL2 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1883 | BL2 | 1B | 3 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1883 | BL2 | SS | 7 | 0 | 6 | 15 | 3 | 1 |
| 1883 | BL2 | OF | 50 | 0 | 70 | 5 | 19 | 0 |
| 1884 | SLU | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1884 | SLU | 1B | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1884 | SLU | 2B | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| 1884 | SLU | SS | 14 | 0 | 11 | 40 | 16 | 1 |
| 1884 | SLU | OF | 92 | 0 | 146 | 15 | 9 | 5 |
| 1885 | SL5 | OF | 16 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 1886 | KCN | 2B | 4 | 0 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 4 |
| 1886 | KCN | SS | 11 | 0 | 20 | 34 | 10 | 5 |
| 1886 | KCN | OF | 90 | 0 | 154 | 11 | 29 | 2 |
| 1888 | KC2 | OF | 32 | 0 | 54 | 10 | 6 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 4 |
| First Base | 5 |
| Second Base | 6 |
| Shortstop | 32 |
| Left Field | 9 |
| Center Field | 246 |
| Right Field | 51 |