Joe Mowry

Born: 4/6/1908 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 2/9/1994 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1933-05-13 | Final Game: 1935-09-29

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 198 lbs

Full name: Joseph Aloysius Mowry

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Biography

Joe Mowry was a professional baseball player born in 1908, who played as a position player during the early 1930s. His career spanned from 1933 until his retirement on September 29, 1935. Over the course of 192 games, Mowry accumulated 108 hits and demonstrated his ability to contribute to his team's offense with a total of 37 RBIs. He finished his career with a batting average of .233, which reflected the challenges many players faced during this transitional period in baseball history, when the game was beginning to evolve from the deadball era into a more offense-driven approach. Mowry's playing style was characterized by his versatility and determination, allowing him to make a modest impact on the field. He hit 2 home runs and successfully stole 1 base in his career, showcasing his capability to contribute not only with his bat but also with his speed on the bases. Although Mowry may not be a household name in baseball history, his time in the sport came during an era when many players were vying for recognition in a competitive landscape, making his contributions noteworthy in the context of the game’s development.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
192	464	51	108	19	6	2	37	1	29	48	0.233	0.284	0.312	0.596	-1501.8

Career AVG .233 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — 15.7% below league average.

Career OBP .284 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 16.0% below league average.

Career SLG .312 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 19.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.596 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — 18.1% 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
1933	BSN	NL	86	249	25	55	8	5	0	20	1	15	22	0.221	.270 (-18%)	.329 (-17%)	.377 (-22%)	.707 (-20%)	-928.5
1934	BSN	NL	25	79	9	17	3	0	1	4	0	3	13	0.215	.278 (-23%)	.340 (-28%)	.392 (-26%)	.733 (-27%)	-373.1
1935	BSN	NL	81	136	17	36	8	1	1	13	0	11	13	0.265	.279 (-5%)	.342 (-5%)	.399 (-10%)	.742 (-8%)	-200.2