Abe Bowman

Born: 1/25/1893 in Greenup, IL, USA

Died: 10/11/1979 in Longview, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-05-19 | Final Game: 1915-06-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Alvah Edson Bowman

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Biography

Abe Bowman was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1893, whose career spanned from 1914 to 1915. He made his mark during the early 20th century, an era characterized by a mix of evolving pitching styles and the burgeoning popularity of the sport. Over the course of his brief career, Bowman recorded a win-loss record of 2-8 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.74. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he accumulated a total of 27 strikeouts during his time in the league. Bowman's playing years coincided with a transitional period in baseball, where the strategies and techniques were beginning to shift towards the more specialized roles we see today. While he did not achieve significant fame or longevity in the game, his career nonetheless contributed to the rich tapestry of early baseball history. Bowman's legacy remains a testament to the countless players who participated in the sport during its formative years, helping to shape the game into what it is today.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	8	24	11	2	1	0	74.0	75	39	0	48	27	4.74	0

Career ERA 4.74 vs. league average 2.91 across their career seasons — 62.9% 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
1914	CLE	AL	2	7	22	10	2	1	0	72.7	74	36	45	27	4.46	2.93 (-52%)	-1503.6
1915	CLE	AL	0	1	2	1	0	0	0	1.3	1	3	3	0	20.25	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
24	21	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	8	0.048	0.048	0.048	0.095	0.0

Career AVG .048 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 81.2% below league average.

Career OBP .048 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 85.1% below league average.

Career SLG .048 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 85.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.095 vs. league average 0.656 across their career seasons — 85.5% 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
1914	CLE	AL	22	21	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	8	0.048	—	—	—	—	0.0
1915	CLE	AL	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	24	0	5	22	3	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1914	CLE	P	22	0	5	19	3	1
1915	CLE	P	2	0	0	3	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	24