Ryan Bowen, baseball player, 1991-1995

Ryan Bowen

Born: 2/10/1968 in Hanford, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1991-07-22 | Final Game: 1995-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Ryan Eugene Bowen

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Biography

Ryan Bowen was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1991 to 1995. Born in 1968, Bowen made his Major League Baseball debut during an era characterized by significant offensive production, which posed unique challenges for pitchers. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 17 wins and 28 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.3. Despite facing difficulties in securing victories, Bowen demonstrated resilience on the mound, amassing a total of 216 strikeouts throughout his tenure in the league. Bowen played in an era where the game was increasingly influenced by power hitters, making his accomplishments as a strikeout pitcher noteworthy. While he did not record any saves, his role was primarily as a starter, where he showcased his ability to handle tough lineups and contribute to his team's efforts. After concluding his MLB career on October 1, 1995, Bowen left a legacy as a pitcher who navigated a challenging period for hurlers, marking his place in the annals of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
17 28 64 60 3 1 0 326.0 350 192 35 184 216 5.30 0

Career ERA 5.30 vs. league average 4.14 across their career seasons — 28.0% 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
1991 HOU NL 6 4 14 13 0 0 0 71.7 73 41 36 49 5.15 3.91 (-32%) 117.8
1992 HOU NL 0 7 11 9 0 0 0 33.7 48 41 30 22 10.96 3.75 (-193%) -3111.5
1993 MIA NL 8 12 27 27 2 1 0 156.7 156 77 87 98 4.42 4.19 (-6%) -
1994 MIA NL 1 5 8 8 1 0 0 47.3 50 26 19 32 4.94 4.51 (-10%) -
1995 MIA NL 2 0 4 3 0 0 0 16.7 23 7 12 15 3.78 4.45 (+15%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
71 102 9 18 4 1 0 3 0 5 36 0.176 0.215 0.235 0.450 -510.8

Career AVG .176 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 32.7% below league average.

Career OBP .215 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 35.0% below league average.

Career SLG .235 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 41.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.450 vs. league average 0.731 across their career seasons — 38.4% 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
1991 HOU NL 17 22 2 4 1 0 0 0 0 3 11 0.182 — — — — 0.0
1992 HOU NL 15 9 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.111 — — — — 0.0
1993 MIA NL 27 51 3 6 1 1 0 3 0 1 15 0.118 .265 (-56%) .332 (-59%) .403 (-56%) .735 (-58%) -510.8
1994 MIA NL 8 14 2 5 2 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.357 — — — — 0.0
1995 MIA NL 4 6 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.333 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 64 60 11 35 5 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1991 HOU P 14 13 4 3 2 0
1992 HOU P 11 9 0 3 0 0
1993 FLO P 27 27 7 24 2 0
1994 FLO P 8 8 0 3 1 0
1995 FLO P 4 3 0 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 64

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1995 FLO NL $185,000
1994 FLO NL $185,000
1993 FLO NL $132,000
1992 HOU NL $125,000
1990 HOU NL $100,000
Total Career Earnings $727,000