Billy Bowers, baseball player, 1949-1949

Billy Bowers

Born: 3/25/1922 in Parkin, AR, USA

Died: 9/17/1996 in Wynne, AR, USA

MLB Debut: 1949-04-24 | Final Game: 1949-06-09

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 176 lbs

Full name: Grover Bill Bowers

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Biography

Billy Bowers was a professional baseball player born in 1922, who played in the Major Leagues for a brief period in 1949. His career spanned from April 24 to June 9, during which he appeared in 26 games as a position player. Bowers contributed to his team with 15 hits, although he finished with a batting average of .192. He recorded 6 RBIs and managed to steal one base, showcasing a modest level of offensive productivity during his time on the field. Bowers' career unfolded in a post-World War II era when Major League Baseball was beginning to witness significant changes, including the integration of African American players into the league. Although his time in the majors was short-lived, Bowers remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the many players who passed through the league during the transitional years of the late 1940s. His contributions, while limited in terms of statistics, reflect the spirit of determination that characterized many athletes of his generation.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
26 78 5 15 2 1 0 6 1 4 5 0.192 0.232 0.244 0.475 -476.7

Career AVG .192 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 26.8% below league average.

Career OBP .232 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 32.6% below league average.

Career SLG .244 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 36.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.475 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — 34.7% 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
1949 CHW AL 26 78 5 15 2 1 0 6 1 4 5 0.192 .262 (-27%) .343 (-33%) .384 (-37%) .727 (-35%) -476.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 20 0 46 2 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1949 CHA OF 20 0 46 2 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 3
Center Field 10
Right Field 8