Sam Bowens

Born: 3/23/1938 in Wilmington, NC, USA

Died: 3/28/2003 in Wilmington, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1963-09-07 | Final Game: 1969-07-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 188 lbs

Full name: Samuel Edward Bowens

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Biography

Sam Bowens, born in 1938, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1963 until his retirement in 1969. Primarily known as a position player, Bowens played a total of 479 games during his career. He was recognized for his power-hitting capabilities, as evidenced by his 45 home runs and 143 RBIs. Although his batting average was .223, he showcased his speed on the base paths with 25 stolen bases, demonstrating a well-rounded skill set that contributed to his team's offense. Bowens played during a transformative time in baseball history when players began to explore the full potential of power hitting, and he was part of a league that was shifting towards a more dynamic and athletic style of play. While he may not have achieved superstar status, his contributions in the outfield and at the plate left a lasting impression on fans and teammates alike. Bowens' career serves as a reminder of the diverse talents that shaped the game during the 1960s, a decade marked by both emerging stars and the evolution of playing styles.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
479	1287	141	287	48	6	45	143	25	100	293	0.223	0.283	0.375	0.657	-854.2

Career AVG .223 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 9.2% below league average.

Career OBP .283 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — 8.8% below league average.

Career SLG .375 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.657 vs. league average 0.676 across their career seasons — near 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
1963	BAL	AL	15	48	8	16	3	1	1	9	1	4	5	0.333	—	—	—	—	217.6
1964	BAL	AL	139	501	58	132	25	2	22	71	4	42	99	0.263	.250 (+5%)	.312 (+3%)	.377 (+20%)	.690 (+12%)	1110.7
1965	BAL	AL	84	203	16	33	4	1	7	20	7	10	41	0.163	.245 (-34%)	.310 (-36%)	.371 (-20%)	.682 (-28%)	-1065.3
1966	BAL	AL	89	243	26	51	9	1	6	20	9	17	52	0.210	.248 (-16%)	.309 (-11%)	.376 (-13%)	.685 (-12%)	-493.5
1967	BAL	AL	62	120	13	22	2	1	5	12	3	11	43	0.183	.242 (-24%)	.306 (-16%)	.357 (-4%)	.663 (-10%)	-201.0
1968	WS2	AL	57	115	14	22	4	0	4	7	0	11	39	0.191	.236 (-19%)	.298 (-12%)	.340 (-3%)	.638 (-7%)	-136.4
1969	WS2	AL	33	57	6	11	1	0	0	4	1	5	14	0.193	.248 (-22%)	.320 (-19%)	.369 (-43%)	.689 (-32%)	-286.4