Jesse Fowler

Born: 10/30/1898 in Spartanburg, SC, USA

Died: 9/23/1973 in Columbia, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 1924-07-29 | Final Game: 1924-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 158 lbs

Full name: Jesse Peter Fowler

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Biography

Jesse Fowler was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 20th century, specifically from July 29, 1924, to September 27, 1924. Born in 1898, Fowler’s brief career in Major League Baseball coincided with a transformative period in the sport, as the game was evolving both in terms of player skill and fan engagement following the deadball era. He made a modest impact on the field, finishing his career with a win-loss record of 1-1 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.41. Over the course of his short time in the majors, Fowler recorded a total of 5 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats but also indicating the challenges he faced on the mound. Despite not registering any saves during his career, his contributions to his teams were part of the broader tapestry of the game during a time when pitching styles and strategies were beginning to shift towards a more dynamic and aggressive approach. Although his career did not extend beyond that single season, Jesse Fowler remains a part of baseball history, representing the many players who contributed to the sport during its formative years.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	1	13	3	0	0	0	32.7	28	16	0	18	5	4.41	0

Career ERA 4.41 vs. league average 4.13 across their career seasons — 6.8% 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
1924	STL	NL	1	1	13	3	0	0	0	32.7	28	16	18	5	4.41	4.13 (-7%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
13	9	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.222	0.300	0.222	0.522	0.0

Career AVG .222 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 21.7% below league average.

Career OBP .300 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 13.1% below league average.

Career SLG .222 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 43.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.522 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 28.9% 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
1924	STL	NL	13	9	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.222	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	13	0	0	5	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1924	SLN	P	13	0	0	5	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	13