Ted Bowsfield, baseball player, 1958-1964

Ted Bowsfield

Born: 1/10/1935 in Vernon, BC, CAN

MLB Debut: 1958-07-20 | Final Game: 1964-10-04

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

Full name: Edward Oliver Bowsfield

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Biography

Ted Bowsfield was a professional baseball pitcher who made significant contributions to the game during the late 1950s and early 1960s. Born in 1935, Bowsfield's career spanned from 1958 to 1964, during which he showcased his skills on the mound as a versatile left-handed pitcher. He finished his career with a record of 37 wins and 39 losses, an earned run average (ERA) of 4.35, and a total of 326 strikeouts. Known for his competitive spirit and ability to perform under pressure, Bowsfield also recorded 6 saves, highlighting his capacity to close out games. Competing in a transitional era of baseball, Bowsfield's career coincided with the shift from the deadball era to a more offense-driven game. Throughout his time in Major League Baseball, he played for various teams, demonstrating adaptability and determination. While he may not have achieved superstar status, his presence on the mound and contributions to his teams were vital during a period marked by the evolution of pitching strategies and player development. Ted Bowsfield remains a notable figure in baseball history, remembered for his dedication to the sport and his role in shaping the competitive landscape of the time.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
37 39 215 86 12 4 6 662.3 699 320 63 259 326 4.35 0

Career ERA 4.35 vs. league average 3.79 across their career seasons — 14.8% 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
1958 BOS AL 4 2 16 10 2 0 0 65.7 58 28 36 38 3.84 3.86 (+1%) 430.0
1959 BOS AL 0 1 5 2 0 0 0 9.0 16 15 9 4 15.00 3.90 (-284%) 0.0
1960 BOS AL 1 2 17 2 0 0 2 21.0 20 12 13 18 5.14 3.82 (-35%) 203.3
1960 CLE AL 3 4 11 6 1 1 0 40.7 47 23 20 14 5.09 3.82 (-33%) 188.3
1961 LAA AL 11 8 41 21 4 1 0 157.0 154 65 63 88 3.73 4.03 (+7%) -567.1
1962 LAA AL 9 8 34 25 1 0 1 139.0 154 68 40 52 4.40 3.96 (-11%) 205.5
1963 KC1 AL 5 7 41 11 2 1 3 111.3 115 55 47 67 4.45 3.46 (-29%) -2273.5
1964 KC1 AL 4 7 50 9 2 1 0 118.7 135 54 31 45 4.10 3.58 (-14%) -1414.5

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
235 173 19 22 3 1 0 8 0 14 66 0.127 0.193 0.156 0.349 -451.4

Career AVG .127 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 50.0% below league average.

Career OBP .193 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 40.0% below league average.

Career SLG .156 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 59.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.349 vs. league average 0.708 across their career seasons — 50.8% 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
1958 BOS AL 17 26 2 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 9 0.154 — — — — 0.0
1959 BOS AL 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1960 BOS AL 17 4 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1960 CLE AL 11 10 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.100 — — — — 0.0
1961 LAA AL 46 51 5 7 1 1 0 2 0 2 19 0.137 .258 (-47%) .328 (-48%) .399 (-51%) .727 (-50%) -451.4
1962 LAA AL 44 37 7 6 1 0 0 1 0 6 15 0.162 — — — — 0.0
1963 KC1 AL 43 23 2 1 1 0 0 2 0 3 9 0.043 — — — — 0.0
1964 KC1 AL 52 21 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 9 0.095 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 215 86 49 115 15 9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1958 BOS P 16 10 5 16 1 1
1959 BOS P 5 2 1 0 0 0
1960 BOS P 17 2 2 6 0 1
1960 CLE P 11 6 4 9 1 2
1961 LAA P 41 21 4 26 5 1
1962 LAA P 34 25 12 13 5 0
1963 KC1 P 41 11 12 25 1 2
1964 KC1 P 50 9 9 20 2 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 215