Jack Owens

Born: 5/6/1908 in Converse, SC, USA

Died: 11/14/1958 in Greenville, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 1935-09-21 | Final Game: 1935-09-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 186 lbs

Full name: Furman Lee Owens

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Biography

Jack Owens was a professional baseball player born in 1908 who played as a position player in the Major Leagues during a brief career spanning the latter part of the 1935 season. He made his debut on September 21, 1935, and concluded his playing days just a day later, marking a short but memorable stint in the sport. Throughout his two games in the major leagues, Owens recorded two hits, achieving a batting average of .25, and contributed one run batted in (RBI) to his team's efforts. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, his presence on the field during this era, which was characterized by the transition from the deadball period to the more offensive-focused styles of play, added to the rich tapestry of baseball history. Owens’ career, though limited to just two games, is a reminder of the numerous players who have contributed to the game, even if only for a fleeting moment. His time in the majors exemplified the challenges many players faced during the 1930s, a decade marked by economic hardship and the evolving dynamics of professional baseball. While his statistics may not reflect a lengthy or particularly impactful career, Jack Owens remains part of the collective memory of the sport, representing the passion and perseverance of all those who aspired to play at the highest level.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	8	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.250	0.250	0.250	0.500	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — 10.6% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 27.1% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 37.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.742 across their career seasons — 32.6% 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
1935	PHA	AL	2	8	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	2	0	8	1	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1935	PHA	C	2	0	8	1	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	2