Bob Bowman

Born: 10/3/1910 in Keystone, WV, USA

Died: 9/4/1972 in Bluefield, WV, USA

MLB Debut: 1939-04-21 | Final Game: 1942-05-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Robert James Bowman

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Biography

Bob Bowman was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1910, who played in Major League Baseball from 1939 to 1942. Over the course of his brief but impactful career, he compiled a record of 26 wins and 17 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.82. Known for his competitive spirit and determination on the mound, Bowman struck out 146 batters and notched 10 saves, showcasing his ability to perform under pressure and contribute to his team's success during the early years of the World War II era. Bowman's career unfolded during a time when Major League Baseball was beginning to see the impacts of the war on player rosters and fan engagement. Despite the challenges presented by the tumultuous period, he established himself as a reliable pitcher with a solid skill set. His contributions to the game, though overshadowed by the larger narratives of the time, reflect the dedication of countless players who continued to compete at high levels while the world around them was changing dramatically. Bowman's legacy as a pitcher remains a testament to the spirit of perseverance that characterized baseball during those years.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
26	17	109	38	13	2	10	365.0	360	155	27	139	146	3.82	0

Career ERA 3.82 vs. league average 4.00 across their career seasons — near 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
1939	STL	NL	13	5	51	15	4	2	9	169.3	141	49	60	78	2.60	4.28 (+39%)	-
1940	STL	NL	7	5	28	17	7	0	0	114.3	118	55	43	43	4.33	4.21 (-3%)	-
1941	NY1	NL	6	7	29	6	2	0	1	80.3	100	51	36	25	5.71	3.94 (-45%)	-2546.2
1942	CHC	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	1	0	0	0	0.00	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
109	101	5	7	1	0	1	4	0	10	61	0.069	0.153	0.109	0.262	-542.0

Career AVG .069 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 73.8% below league average.

Career OBP .153 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 54.0% below league average.

Career SLG .109 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — 71.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.262 vs. league average 0.709 across their career seasons — 63.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1939	STL	NL	51	47	2	4	1	0	1	4	29	0.085	—	—	—	—	-542.0
1940	STL	NL	28	33	2	2	0	0	2	4	17	0.061	—	—	—	—	0.0
1941	NY1	NL	29	21	1	1	0	1	1	2	15	0.048	—	—	—	—	0.0
1942	CHC	NL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0