Johnnie Cowan

Born: 5/31/1913 in Pleasant Hill, AL, USA

Died: 10/24/1993 in Birmingham, AL, USA

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

Full name: Johnnie Wart Cowan

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Biography

Johnnie Cowan is an active professional baseball player born in 1913, known for his versatility as a position player. Over the course of his career, he has appeared in 89 games, demonstrating a solid offensive presence with 83 hits, a batting average of .255, and 37 RBIs. Cowan's contributions to his teams are highlighted by his lone home run and his ability to steal bases, having successfully swiped 2 bags. His performance earned him an All-Star selection, marking a significant achievement in his playing career. Cowan's playing style reflects a blend of consistent hitting and strategic base running, traits that have allowed him to maintain a place in the game during a competitive era. As he continues to take the field, Cowan remains a notable figure in baseball, contributing to the rich tapestry of the sport's history while engaging with the current generation of players and fans. His ongoing career serves as a testament to his dedication and resilience in an ever-evolving game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
89	325	36	83	8	1	1	37	2	12	0	0.255	0.286	0.295	0.582	-573.1

Career AVG .255 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 13.6% below league average.

Career SLG .295 vs. league average .366 across their career seasons — 19.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.582 vs. league average 0.698 across their career seasons — 16.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1940	BBB	NAL	3	11	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0.091	—	—	—	—	0.0
1942	CCB	NAL	2	4	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
1944	CBE	NAL	17	58	6	14	2	0	0	4	1	4	0.241	.261 (-8%)	.325 (-11%)	.357 (-23%)	.683 (-17%)	-153.6
1945	CBE	NAL	20	77	5	18	0	0	0	7	0	2	0.234	.260 (-10%)	.328 (-23%)	.354 (-34%)	.683 (-29%)	-351.3
1946	CBE	NAL	17	64	11	20	2	0	0	9	0	2	0.312	.256 (+22%)	.328 (+1%)	.358 (-4%)	.687 (-2%)	-23.3
1947	CBE	NAL	19	71	11	21	3	0	1	13	1	1	0.296	.262 (+13%)	.336 (-6%)	.376 (+1%)	.712 (-2%)	-45.0
1948	MRS	NAL	11	40	3	7	1	1	0	2	0	3	0.175	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
9	31	2	5	0	0	1	6	2	0	0.161

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1947	NWS	CBE	5	17	1	3	0	0	1	4	1	0	0.176
1945	NWS	CBE	4	14	1	2	0	0	0	2	1	0	0.143

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	80	79	187	223	17	33
3B	4	4	2	7	1	1
SS	5	5	7	12	5	3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1940	BBB	2B	2	2	9	6	0	1
1940	BBB	3B	1	1	0	0	0	0
1942	CCB	2B	1	1	1	1	0	0
1942	CCB	3B	1	1	0	0	0	0
1944	CBE	2B	17	17	39	50	4	8
1945	CBE	2B	19	19	48	53	2	8
1945	CBE	3B	1	1	1	3	0	1
1946	CBE	2B	12	12	22	42	3	5
1946	CBE	3B	1	1	1	4	1	0
1946	CBE	SS	4	4	5	9	3	3
1947	CBE	2B	18	17	40	52	6	8
1947	CBE	SS	1	1	2	3	2	0
1948	MRS	2B	11	11	28	19	2	3