Frank Bowes, baseball player, 1890-1890

Frank Bowes

Born: 1865 in Bath, NY, USA

Died: 1/21/1895 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-04-17 | Final Game: 1890-08-25

Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Francis M. Bowes

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Biography

Frank Bowes, born in 1865, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief but notable period from 1890 until his final game on August 25, 1890. As a position player, Bowes participated in 61 games, during which he recorded 51 hits and drove in 24 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively despite a batting average of .22. His speed on the bases was evident, as he successfully stole 11 bases throughout his short career, highlighting his agility and base-running skills. Bowes played during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball style of play to the more dynamic approach that would develop in the following decades. While he did not hit any home runs, his contributions to his teams were marked by his tenacity and work ethic. Although his time in Major League Baseball was limited, Bowes remains a part of the rich tapestry of the sport's early history, remembered for his role in the formative years of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
61 232 28 51 5 2 0 24 11 7 0 0.220 0.246 0.259 0.504 -1128.9

Career AVG .220 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 15.5% below league average.

Career OBP .246 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 27.0% below league average.

Career SLG .259 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 26.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.504 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — 26.7% 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
1890 BR4 AA 61 232 28 51 5 2 0 24 11 7 0 0.220 .260 (-16%) .336 (-27%) .351 (-26%) .687 (-27%) -1128.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 3 0 32 0 3 3
3B 13 0 24 24 6 2
C 25 0 67 33 23 2
OF 19 0 36 5 1 1
SS 2 0 5 5 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1890 BR4 1B 3 0 32 0 3 3
1890 BR4 3B 13 0 24 24 6 2
1890 BR4 C 25 0 67 33 23 2
1890 BR4 OF 19 0 36 5 1 1
1890 BR4 SS 2 0 5 5 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 25
First Base 3
Third Base 13
Shortstop 2
Left Field 4
Center Field 2
Right Field 13