Jack Rowan, baseball player, 1906-1914

Jack Rowan

Born: 6/16/1886 in New Castle, PA, USA

Died: 9/29/1966 in Dayton, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1906-09-06 | Final Game: 1914-07-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: John Albert Rowan

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Biography

Jack Rowan was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1906 to 1914, marking an era of significant transition in the sport. Born in 1886, Rowan made his debut during a time when baseball was evolving, moving away from the deadball era and beginning to embrace more offensive strategies. Over his eight-year career, he played for multiple teams, ultimately finishing with a record of 31 wins and 40 losses. His earned run average (ERA) of 3.07 highlighted his effectiveness on the mound, showcasing his ability to control games and limit scoring opportunities for opposing teams. Rowan's career was characterized by his striking ability, as he recorded a total of 267 strikeouts and notched 3 saves. His contributions to the game went beyond mere statistics; he was known for his competitive spirit and work ethic, which earned him respect among his peers. While his win-loss record may not reflect a dominant pitcher, Rowan's ERA and strikeout totals indicated his potential and skill during a time when pitching was becoming increasingly crucial to team success. After retiring in 1914, he left behind a legacy that underscored the importance of pitching in the early 20th century, setting the stage for future generations of pitchers who would further revolutionize the role.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
31 40 119 74 44 5 3 670.7 623 229 8 272 267 3.07 0

Career ERA 3.07 vs. league average 2.83 across their career seasons — 8.4% 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
1906 DET AL 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 9.0 15 11 6 0 11.00 2.68 (-311%) 0.0
1908 CIN NL 3 3 8 7 4 1 0 49.3 46 10 16 24 1.82 2.40 (+24%) 336.1
1909 CIN NL 11 12 38 23 14 0 0 225.7 185 70 104 81 2.79 2.55 (-10%) -2374.4
1910 CIN NL 14 13 42 30 18 4 1 261.0 242 85 105 108 2.93 2.79 (-5%) -1701.0
1911 PHI NL 2 4 12 6 2 0 0 45.7 59 24 20 17 4.73 3.37 (-40%) -1057.9
1911 CHC NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 1 1 2 0 4.50 — -
1913 CIN NL 0 4 5 5 5 0 0 39.0 37 13 9 21 3.00 3.07 (+2%) 770.8
1914 CIN NL 1 3 12 2 0 0 2 39.0 38 15 10 16 3.46 2.93 (-18%) 181.2

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
119 199 9 30 1 2 0 13 2 24 76 0.151 0.246 0.176 0.421 -623.2

Career AVG .151 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 40.2% below league average.

Career OBP .246 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 22.5% below league average.

Career SLG .176 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 46.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.421 vs. league average 0.647 across their career seasons — 34.8% 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
1906 DET AL 1 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1908 CIN NL 8 14 0 1 0 0 0 3 0 2 8 0.071 — — — — 0.0
1909 CIN NL 38 65 4 6 0 1 0 2 1 9 25 0.092 .244 (-62%) .306 (-34%) .312 (-61%) .618 (-47%) -449.3
1910 CIN NL 42 83 3 19 1 0 0 5 1 9 27 0.229 .249 (-8%) .317 (-4%) .326 (-26%) .644 (-15%) -173.9
1911 PHI NL 12 13 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 1 8 0.077 — — — — 0.0
1911 CHC NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1913 CIN NL 5 11 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 3 3 0.182 — — — — 0.0
1914 CIN NL 12 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 119 61 12 148 11 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1906 DET P 1 1 1 1 0 0
1908 CIN P 8 7 1 17 1 0
1909 CIN P 38 23 7 40 3 2
1910 CIN P 42 30 3 56 6 1
1911 PHI P 12 0 0 16 0 1
1911 CHN P 1 0 0 1 0 0
1913 CIN P 5 0 0 9 1 0
1914 CIN P 12 0 0 8 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 119