Cy Bowen

Born: 2/17/1871 in Kingston, IN, USA

Died: 1/25/1925 in Greensburg, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1896-04-28 | Final Game: 1896-04-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Sutherland McCoy Bowen

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Biography

Cy Bowen was a professional baseball player born in 1871, whose career, albeit brief, spanned the early days of Major League Baseball. He played in the league for a short stint during the 1896 season, appearing in just two games. Despite the limited opportunity, Bowen showcased his potential by recording one hit in his two at-bats, resulting in a batting average of .333. He also contributed one run batted in (RBI) during his time on the field, although he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases. Bowen's career took place during a transformative period in baseball history, characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more modern game. While he did not have an extensive career, his participation in Major League Baseball represents a connection to the sport's early roots and the evolving nature of player roles. His legacy, though not well-documented in the annals of baseball history, reflects the countless individuals who contributed to the game's development in its formative years.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	2	1	1	0	0	12.0	12	8	0	9	3	6.00	0

Career ERA 6.00 vs. league average 4.36 across their career seasons — 37.7% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1896	NY1	NL	0	1	2	1	1	0	0	12.0	12	8	9	3	6.00	4.36 (-38%)	-431.5

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	3	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	2	0.333	0.500	0.333	0.833	0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .290 across their career seasons — +14.8% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — +41.2% above league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 14.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.833 vs. league average 0.742 across their career seasons — +12.4% 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
1896	NY1	NL	2	3	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	2	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	2	0	0	5	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1896	NY1	P	2	0	0	5	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	2