Ken Dowell, baseball player, 1987-1987

Ken Dowell

Born: 1/19/1961 in Sacramento, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1987-06-24 | Final Game: 1987-07-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Kenneth Allen Dowell

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Biography

Ken Dowell was a professional baseball player born in 1961, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball for a brief period in 1987. His career spanned from June 24 to July 19 of that year, during which he appeared in 15 games. Dowell recorded a total of 5 hits and 1 run batted in, finishing his time in the majors with a batting average of .128. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, his presence on the field contributed to the vibrant tapestry of baseball during the late 1980s, a period marked by both the emergence of power hitters and increasing player specialization. Although Dowell's career in the majors was short-lived, his journey to the big leagues reflected the aspirations of many aspiring players during that era. Players like Dowell often faced tough competition, as the league was transitioning towards a more athletic and power-centric style of play. His time in the spotlight, although limited, is a reminder of the countless athletes who strive for and experience the dream of playing in Major League Baseball, 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
15 39 4 5 0 0 0 1 0 2 5 0.128 0.171 0.128 0.299 0.0

Career AVG .128 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 51.3% below league average.

Career OBP .171 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 48.4% below league average.

Career SLG .128 vs. league average .415 across their career seasons — 69.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.299 vs. league average 0.747 across their career seasons — 60.0% 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
1987 PHI NL 15 39 4 5 0 0 0 1 0 2 5 0.128 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
SS 15 13 17 36 0 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1987 PHI SS 15 13 17 36 0 7

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 15

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Sacramento City College Sacramento CA 1980