Bob Bowman, baseball player, 1955-1959

Bob Bowman

Born: 5/10/1931 in Laytonville, CA, USA

Died: 1/27/2017 in San Jose, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1955-04-16 | Final Game: 1959-09-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Robert Leroy Bowman

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Biography

Bob Bowman was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the late 1950s. Born in 1931, Bowman played as a position player from 1955 until his retirement on September 18, 1959. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 256 games, amassing 129 hits and contributing 17 home runs and 54 RBIs. With a batting average of .249, he showcased a solid but understated offensive presence in an era characterized by significant changes in the game. Bowman's playing style was indicative of the transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving with the increase in power hitting and the integration of African American players into the league. While he did not steal any bases during his career, his contributions at the plate and in the field were integral to the teams he played for. Though not a household name, Bob Bowman's career reflects the dedication and skill of many players who contributed to the rich history of Major League Baseball during the 1950s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 1 5 0 0 0 0 6.0 5 4 1 5 0 6.00 0

Career ERA 6.00 vs. league average 3.90 across their career seasons — 53.7% 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
1959 PHI NL 0 1 5 0 0 0 0 6.0 5 4 5 0 6.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
256 519 71 129 19 5 17 54 0 48 109 0.249 0.317 0.403 0.719 125.4

Career AVG .249 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .317 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .403 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.719 vs. league average 0.721 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
1955 PHI NL 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1956 PHI NL 6 16 2 3 0 1 1 2 0 0 6 0.188 — — — — 0.0
1957 PHI NL 99 237 31 63 8 2 6 23 0 27 50 0.266 .257 (+3%) .323 (+9%) .391 (avg) .715 (+4%) 251.0
1958 PHI NL 91 184 31 53 11 2 8 24 0 16 30 0.288 .257 (+12%) .324 (+6%) .394 (+27%) .719 (+17%) 543.7
1959 PHI NL 57 79 7 10 0 0 2 5 0 5 23 0.127 .256 (-51%) .323 (-46%) .392 (-48%) .715 (-47%) -669.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 165 117 242 10 12 3
P 5 0 1 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1955 PHI OF 2 1 3 0 0 0
1956 PHI OF 5 3 5 0 1 0
1957 PHI OF 81 64 123 8 10 2
1958 PHI OF 57 36 82 1 1 0
1959 PHI OF 20 13 29 1 0 1
1959 PHI P 5 0 1 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 5
Left Field 32
Center Field 5
Right Field 129