Benny Bowcock, baseball player, 1903-1903

Benny Bowcock

Born: 10/28/1879 in Fall River, MA, USA

Died: 6/16/1961 in Taunton, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1903-09-18 | Final Game: 1903-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Benjamin James Bowcock

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Biography

Benny Bowcock was a professional baseball player born in 1879, who played in Major League Baseball from September 18 to September 28, 1903. As a position player, Bowcock made a brief yet notable impact during his time in the league, participating in 14 games. He showcased a keen batting ability, finishing his career with a .32 batting average, which placed him among the higher echelons of hitters for that era. Over the course of his short stint, he recorded 16 hits, including 1 home run, and contributed 10 RBIs to his team's efforts. Additionally, Bowcock demonstrated speed on the bases, registering 1 stolen base. Though he had a limited career, Bowcock's performance reflected the transitional nature of early 20th-century baseball, a time when the sport was evolving with increasing emphasis on both batting prowess and base running. His contributions, albeit modest in terms of longevity, contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during an era marked by both innovation and competition.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
14 50 7 16 3 1 1 10 1 3 15 0.320 0.358 0.480 0.838 185.0

Career AVG .320 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — +22.3% above league average.

Career OBP .358 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — +13.1% above league average.

Career SLG .480 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — +38.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.838 vs. league average 0.663 across their career seasons — +26.6% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1903 SLA AL 14 50 7 16 3 1 1 10 1 3 15 0.320 .261 (+22%) .316 (+13%) .345 (+39%) .662 (+27%) 185.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 14 0 22 32 7 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1903 SLA 2B 14 0 22 32 7 4

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 14