Pete Dowling

Born: 7/15/1876 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 6/30/1905 in Hot Lake, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 1897-07-17 | Final Game: 1901-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Henry James Peter Dowling

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Biography

Pete Dowling, born in 1876, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1897 to 1901. Playing during a transitional period in baseball, Dowling's tenure coincided with the early days of the modern game, where pitchers were beginning to develop more varied styles and strategies. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 39 wins and 64 losses, with a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 3.84. Known for his durability on the mound, Dowling recorded a total of 300 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to dominate hitters despite the challenges of the era. Dowling's career achievements also included one save, a statistic that reflects the evolving role of relief pitchers during the time he played. Although his win-loss record may not reflect the success of some of his contemporaries, Dowling's contributions to the game were significant in laying the groundwork for future generations of pitchers. His performances during the late 19th century helped pave the way for the more specialized roles that would emerge in the decades to follow. Ultimately, Pete Dowling remains a noteworthy figure in the history of baseball, exemplifying the perseverance and skill of players during a formative era of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
39	64	118	103	93	2	1	916.0	992	391	15	341	300	3.84	0

Career ERA 3.84 vs. league average 3.78 across their career seasons — near 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
1897	LS3	NL	1	2	4	4	2	0	0	26.0	39	17	8	3	5.88	4.30 (-37%)	-259.9
1898	LS3	NL	13	20	36	32	30	0	0	285.7	284	132	120	84	4.16	3.59 (-16%)	-2957.6
1899	LS3	NL	13	17	35	33	30	0	0	298.3	329	101	95	89	3.05	3.85 (+21%)	955.9
1901	MLA	AL	1	3	10	4	3	0	1	49.7	71	31	14	25	5.62	3.49 (-61%)	274.3
1901	CLE	AL	11	22	33	30	28	2	0	256.3	269	110	104	99	3.86	3.49 (-11%)	-750.6

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
118	354	28	70	10	5	1	29	2	13	76	0.198	0.239	0.263	0.501	-1608.2

Career AVG .198 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — 29.0% below league average.

Career OBP .239 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 29.5% below league average.

Career SLG .263 vs. league average .364 across their career seasons — 27.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.501 vs. league average 0.703 across their career seasons — 28.7% 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
1897	LS3	NL	4	10	1	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1898	LS3	NL	36	107	9	21	4	4	0	9	1	6	19	0.196	.270 (-27%)	.333 (-24%)	.347 (-11%)	.680 (-18%)	-355.5
1899	LS3	NL	35	119	10	27	4	0	0	9	1	2	31	0.227	.282 (-20%)	.343 (-28%)	.366 (-29%)	.710 (-29%)	-593.5
1901	MLA	AL	10	19	3	4	0	1	0	1	0	3	4	0.211	—	—	—	—	0.0
1901	CLE	AL	33	99	5	16	1	0	1	10	0	2	20	0.162	.271 (-41%)	.326 (-38%)	.359 (-44%)	.686 (-41%)	0.0