Tim Bowden, baseball player, 1914-1914

Tim Bowden

Born: 8/15/1891 in McDonough, GA, USA

Died: 10/25/1949 in Atlanta, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-09-17 | Final Game: 1914-09-27

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: David Timon Bowden

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Biography

Tim Bowden was a professional baseball player born in 1891, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball that spanned the 1914 season. Primarily a position player, Bowden played in a total of seven games before concluding his time in the majors on September 27, 1914. His contributions during this short stint included two hits, resulting in a batting average of .222. Despite not recording any home runs or RBIs, his presence on the field during a transitional era in baseball reflects the diverse tapestry of players who contributed to the sport's early development. Bowden's career coincided with a period marked by the waning days of the deadball era, a time when offensive statistics were generally lower and the game emphasized speed and defense. Although he did not achieve significant individual accolades or long-term success in baseball, his brief appearance in the league highlights the many players who sought their fortunes in a competitive environment. Bowden's legacy, while not prolific in terms of statistics, serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who participated in baseball's rich history, each adding their chapter to the narrative of America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
7 9 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 0.222 0.300 0.222 0.522 0.0

Career AVG .222 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 12.9% below league average.

Career OBP .300 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 6.9% below league average.

Career SLG .222 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 34.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.522 vs. league average 0.661 across their career seasons — 21.0% below 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
1914 SLA AL 7 9 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 0.222 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 4 0 4 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1914 SLA OF 4 0 4 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Center Field 1
Right Field 3

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Georgia Athens GA 1911, 1912, 1913