Cowan Hyde

Born: 4/10/1907 in Pontotoc, MS, USA

Died: 11/20/2003 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 159 lbs

Full name: Cowan Fontella Hyde

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Biography

Cowan Hyde, born in 1907, is an active baseball player known for his versatility as a position player. Over the course of his career, he has appeared in 249 games, amassing 261 hits and demonstrating his ability to contribute offensively with a batting average of .266. Hyde's prowess on the basepaths is evident from his 52 stolen bases, showcasing his speed and agility. He has also driven in 103 runs and hit 1 home run, reflecting his capability to deliver in clutch situations. Recognized for his talents, Hyde has earned All-Star selections on two occasions, solidifying his status as a noteworthy player in the league. Hyde's playing style is characterized by a mix of speed and consistency, making him a valuable asset to his team. His contributions come at a time when the game continues to evolve, and players like him who combine traditional skills with modern athleticism are increasingly important. As he remains active in the league, Cowan Hyde continues to impact the game, inspiring younger players while further building upon his legacy in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
249	982	150	261	29	24	1	103	52	41	4	0.266	0.298	0.347	0.646	-1370.4

Career AVG .266 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .298 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 11.2% below league average.

Career SLG .347 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — 8.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.646 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 9.6% 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
1927	MRS	NNL	22	59	6	11	2	0	0	5	2	1	0	0.186	.282 (-34%)	.344 (-34%)	.392 (-44%)	.736 (-39%)	-393.7
1930	BBB	NNL	10	38	7	9	0	3	0	7	1	3	2	0.237	—	—	—	—	0.0
1937	CT	NAL	5	17	4	4	1	0	0	1	1	2	0	0.235	—	—	—	—	0.0
1937	IA	NAL	12	55	13	18	3	0	0	8	2	3	0	0.327	.276 (+18%)	.342 (+6%)	.398 (-4%)	.740 (avg)	0.0
1938	MRS	NAL	33	132	16	39	3	4	0	14	9	1	0	0.295	.272 (+8%)	.341 (-10%)	.392 (-4%)	.734 (-7%)	-201.6
1939	MRS	NAL	16	62	7	15	1	0	0	4	6	4	0	0.242	.274 (-12%)	.342 (-14%)	.393 (-34%)	.735 (-25%)	-255.7
1940	MRS	NAL	3	13	2	3	1	0	0	3	0	1	0	0.231	—	—	—	—	0.0
1941	MRS	NAL	16	67	15	25	3	3	0	9	5	4	1	0.373	.262 (+42%)	.332 (+23%)	.373 (+36%)	.705 (+30%)	295.4
1942	MRS	NAL	31	127	25	38	4	2	0	15	10	6	1	0.299	.253 (+18%)	.323 (+2%)	.349 (+4%)	.672 (+3%)	31.1
1943	MRS	NAL	26	106	17	33	1	2	1	14	6	5	0	0.311	.255 (+22%)	.324 (+5%)	.346 (+12%)	.671 (+9%)	118.5
1944	MRS	NAL	30	108	12	20	5	2	0	4	5	5	0	0.185	.261 (-29%)	.325 (-32%)	.357 (-25%)	.683 (-28%)	-529.5
1945	MRS	NAL	16	70	9	16	2	4	0	7	0	2	0	0.229	.260 (-12%)	.328 (-24%)	.354 (+5%)	.683 (-9%)	-152.5
1946	MRS	NAL	7	32	4	10	2	1	0	5	3	0	0	0.312	—	—	—	—	0.0
1947	MRS	NAL	10	45	2	12	1	0	0	4	2	1	0	0.267	—	—	—	—	0.0
1948	MRS	NAL	12	51	11	8	0	3	0	3	0	3	0	0.157	.263 (-40%)	.340 (-36%)	.379 (-28%)	.719 (-32%)	-288.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	27	23	43	58	19	6
3B	3	3	3	8	0	2
C	1	1	8	1	0	0
OF	221	211	331	20	25	3
SS	1	1	0	3	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1927	MRS	2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1927	MRS	OF	19	17	23	3	2	1
1930	BBB	2B	9	8	12	17	5	1
1930	BBB	3B	1	1	2	2	0	1
1930	BBB	OF	1	1	2	0	1	0
1937	CT	2B	4	4	5	7	7	1
1937	CT	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1937	IA	2B	1	1	2	3	1	0
1937	IA	OF	10	10	11	1	2	0
1937	IA	SS	1	1	0	3	0	1
1938	MRS	2B	7	6	12	17	5	1
1938	MRS	OF	29	27	61	3	3	0
1939	MRS	2B	2	2	6	5	0	1
1939	MRS	OF	14	14	13	2	1	0
1940	MRS	OF	4	3	4	0	0	0
1941	MRS	OF	16	16	32	0	3	0
1942	MRS	OF	31	31	44	3	1	0
1943	MRS	2B	3	2	6	9	1	2
1943	MRS	3B	2	2	1	6	0	1
1943	MRS	OF	22	22	35	2	2	0
1944	MRS	OF	30	27	44	3	1	1
1945	MRS	OF	16	16	15	1	1	0
1946	MRS	OF	7	7	12	2	1	1
1947	MRS	C	1	1	8	1	0	0
1947	MRS	OF	9	9	13	0	5	0
1948	MRS	OF	12	11	22	0	2	0