Dave Rowan, baseball player, 1911-1911

Dave Rowan

Born: 12/6/1881 in Elora, ON, CAN

Died: 7/30/1955 in Toronto, ON, CAN

MLB Debut: 1911-05-27 | Final Game: 1911-06-22

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: David Rowan

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Biography

Dave Rowan, born in 1881, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 20th century. He played primarily as a position player during his brief career, which spanned from May 27 to June 22, 1911. Despite the limited number of games—just 18—Rowan showcased an impressive batting ability, finishing his career with a .385 batting average. This remarkable statistic highlighted his potential and skill during a time when batting prowess was crucial to a team's success. Throughout his 18-game stint, Rowan collected 25 hits and drove in 11 runs, demonstrating his capacity to contribute offensively, although he did not hit any home runs or steal bases. His performance in such a short period left an indelible mark, reflecting the competitive nature of baseball during that era. While his major league career was brief, Rowan's impactful hitting and overall contributions to the game exemplified the talent of players emerging in the early stages of modern baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
18 65 7 25 1 1 0 11 0 4 3 0.385 0.420 0.431 0.851 237.6

Career AVG .385 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — +44.3% above league average.

Career OBP .420 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — +25.0% above league average.

Career SLG .431 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — +20.7% above league average.

Career OPS 0.851 vs. league average 0.693 across their career seasons — +22.8% above 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
1911 SLA AL 18 65 7 25 1 1 0 11 0 4 3 0.385 .266 (+44%) .336 (+25%) .356 (+21%) .693 (+23%) 237.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 18 0 161 11 10 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1911 SLA 1B 18 0 161 11 10 5

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 18