Bama Rowell, baseball player, 1939-1948

Bama Rowell

Born: 1/13/1916 in Citronelle, AL, USA

Died: 8/16/1993 in Citronelle, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1939-09-03 | Final Game: 1948-10-02

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Carvel William Rowell

Biography

Bama Rowell was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1939 to 1948. Born in 1916, Rowell played as a position player across 574 games during his career, showcasing his skills primarily as an infielder and outfielder. He finished his career with 523 hits, 19 home runs, and 217 RBIs, while maintaining a solid batting average of .275. His speed on the bases was notable, as he recorded 37 stolen bases, demonstrating his ability to both hit for average and contribute to his team's offensive production. Rowell's career unfolded during a transformative era for baseball, navigating the tail end of the Great Depression and the upheavals of World War II. He played for several teams, including the New York Yankees and the Philadelphia Athletics, where he developed a reputation for his versatility and consistency. Though he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, Rowell's contributions to the game during his active years earned him a respected place in baseball history, reflecting the spirit and resilience of players from that era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
574 1901 200 523 95 26 19 217 37 113 105 0.275 0.316 0.382 0.699 -1193.4

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 246 0 552 708 74 167
3B 24 0 25 26 9 4
OF 239 0 464 16 26 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 246
Third Base 24
Left Field 189
Center Field 35
Right Field 19

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1940 Most Valuable Player NL 21th 10.0 336 0