John Dowd, baseball player, 1912-1912

John Dowd

Born: 1/3/1891 in Weymouth, MA, USA

Died: 1/31/1981 in Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-07-03 | Final Game: 1912-07-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: John Leo Dowd

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Biography

John Dowd, born in 1891, was a professional baseball player who made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century. His career spanned from July 3 to July 13, 1912, a period in which he played as a position player. Over the course of 10 games, Dowd recorded 6 hits, resulting in a batting average of .194. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs, his presence on the field contributed to the dynamic of his team during a time when the game was evolving from the deadball era towards a more offense-driven style. Although his major league career was short-lived, Dowd exemplified the struggles many players faced in establishing themselves in a competitive environment. The early 1910s were marked by a mix of emerging talents and established stars, and while Dowd’s statistical contributions were modest, his journey reflects the broader narrative of baseball history, where countless players sought to leave their mark, even if only for a fleeting moment.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
10 31 1 6 1 0 0 0 0 6 6 0.194 0.342 0.226 0.568 0.0

Career AVG .194 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 28.0% below league average.

Career OBP .342 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .226 vs. league average .359 across their career seasons — 37.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.568 vs. league average 0.694 across their career seasons — 18.2% 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
1912 NYY AL 10 31 1 6 1 0 0 0 0 6 6 0.194 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
SS 10 0 14 28 8 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1912 NYA SS 10 0 14 28 8 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 10