Rob Bowen, baseball player, 2003-2008

Rob Bowen

Born: 2/24/1981 in Bedford, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2003-09-01 | Final Game: 2008-09-24

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Robert McClure Bowen

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Biography

Rob Bowen was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 2003 to 2008. Born in 1981, Bowen made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the game was evolving with increasing emphasis on power and offensive production. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 216 games, showcasing a blend of resilience and determination that characterized many players of his generation. Bowen recorded a total of 79 hits, which included 9 home runs and 43 RBIs, culminating in a batting average of .209. While his offensive numbers may not have placed him among the elite hitters of his time, his work ethic and defensive versatility were valued by his teams. He also contributed on the basepaths with 1 stolen base, reflecting a willingness to take risks when the opportunity arose. Bowen's career, spanning several seasons, underscored the challenges faced by players in an era that demanded both athleticism and adaptability amidst the changing dynamics of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
216 378 50 79 20 1 9 43 1 48 139 0.209 0.300 0.339 0.639 -348.0

Career AVG .209 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 21.5% below league average.

Career OBP .300 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 10.3% below league average.

Career SLG .339 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 20.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.639 vs. league average 0.759 across their career seasons — 15.8% 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
2003 MIN AL 7 10 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 0.100 — — — — 0.0
2004 MIN AL 17 27 1 3 0 0 1 2 0 4 10 0.111 — — — — 0.0
2006 SDP NL 94 94 22 23 5 0 3 13 0 13 26 0.245 .269 (-9%) .336 (+1%) .431 (-9%) .768 (-5%) -64.8
2007 SDP NL 30 82 12 22 8 0 2 11 1 13 28 0.268 .268 (avg) .335 (+11%) .422 (+4%) .758 (+7%) 119.5
2007 CHC NL 10 31 3 2 1 0 0 2 0 4 13 0.065 — — — — 119.5
2007 OAK AL 21 43 6 12 1 0 2 5 0 10 20 0.279 — — — — 119.5
2008 OAK AL 37 91 6 16 5 1 1 9 0 4 38 0.176 .263 (-33%) .333 (-34%) .416 (-31%) .749 (-33%) -543.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2006 NLDS2 SDN 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 0 3 0 0 2
C 174 86 677 46 10 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2003 MIN C 7 0 15 2 1 0
2004 MIN C 15 8 65 1 1 1
2006 SDN 1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
2006 SDN C 65 8 144 14 1 1
2007 SDN C 26 22 136 13 3 2
2007 CHN C 9 9 78 3 1 1
2007 OAK C 21 14 92 4 1 0
2008 OAK 1B 1 0 2 0 0 2
2008 OAK C 31 25 147 9 2 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 174
First Base 2
Designated Hitter 3

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2008 OAK AL $410,000
2007 SDN NL $382,300
Total Career Earnings $792,300