Sam Bowen, baseball player, 1977-1980

Sam Bowen

Born: 9/18/1952 in Brunswick, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1977-08-25 | Final Game: 1980-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Samuel Thomas Bowen

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Biography

Sam Bowen, born in 1952, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1980. Over the course of his brief career, Bowen appeared in 16 games, showcasing his skills on the field during a time when the sport was experiencing a shift towards more dynamic play styles. Although he faced challenges in his batting performance, finishing with a .136 batting average, he managed to contribute with 3 hits, including 1 home run and 1 run batted in. Additionally, he demonstrated his speed on the bases by recording 1 stolen base. Bowen’s career, although short-lived, occurred during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the emergence of power hitters and a growing emphasis on athleticism. While he may not have garnered extensive accolades, his journey through the majors reflects the aspirations of many players who strive to make their mark in the competitive landscape of professional baseball. After retiring on October 4, 1980, Bowen’s legacy serves as a reminder of the hard work and dedication inherent in the sport, even for those who did not achieve long-term stardom.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
16 22 3 3 0 0 1 1 1 3 7 0.136 0.240 0.273 0.513 0.0

Career AVG .136 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 48.0% below league average.

Career OBP .240 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 26.5% below league average.

Career SLG .273 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 29.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.513 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — 28.3% 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
1977 BOS AL 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1978 BOS AL 6 7 3 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 2 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1980 BOS AL 7 13 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 2 3 0.154 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 13 6 22 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1977 BOS OF 3 0 3 0 0 0
1978 BOS OF 4 2 2 0 0 0
1980 BOS OF 6 4 17 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 4
Center Field 8
Right Field 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Coastal Georgia Community College Brunswick GA 1971, 1972