Elmer Bowman, baseball player, 1920-1920

Elmer Bowman

Born: 3/19/1897 in Proctor, VT, USA

Died: 12/17/1985 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1920-08-03 | Final Game: 1920-08-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 193 lbs

Full name: Elmari Wilhelm Bowman

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Biography

Elmer Bowman, born in 1897, had a brief Major League Baseball career that spanned just a few days in August 1920. As a position player, Bowman played in two games, during which he did not record a hit, run batted in, or stolen base, finishing with a batting average of .0. His time in the big leagues was marked by a lack of statistical impact, but he nonetheless represented the fleeting opportunities that players of his era could experience. Bowman's short stint came during a transformative period in baseball history, shortly after the end of the deadball era, when offensive numbers were beginning to rise amidst the offensive explosion that characterized the 1920s. While he did not leave a lasting mark on the game statistically, Bowman's participation in Major League Baseball during this time reflects the aspirations and challenges faced by many players striving to make their mark in the sport. His experience serves as a reminder of the numerous athletes who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if only for a moment.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000 0.500 0.000 0.500 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — +50.7% above league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.695 across their career seasons — 28.0% 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
1920 WSN AL 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Career Games by Position

Position Games

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Vermont Burlington VT 1917, 1919, 1920