Wade Rowdon

Born: 9/7/1960 in Riverhead, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1984-09-08 | Final Game: 1988-06-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Wade Lee Rowdon

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Biography

Wade Rowdon, born in 1960, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1988. Rowdon made his mark during a competitive era in baseball, transitioning from the early 1980s into a period characterized by the increasing popularity of power hitters and the rise of advanced statistical analysis. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 78 games, where he compiled a batting average of .217 with 34 hits, including one home run and 16 RBIs. Rowdon was known for his versatility and speed on the base paths, as evidenced by his three stolen bases. Although his career statistics may not reflect the dominance seen in some of his contemporaries, he contributed to his teams with grit and determination during a time when the game was evolving. Rowdon's presence in the majors, though brief, is a testament to the myriad paths players take in their pursuit of success on the diamond. His journey through the major leagues remains a noteworthy chapter in the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
78	157	14	34	6	2	1	16	3	14	35	0.217	0.283	0.299	0.583	-93.8

Career AVG .217 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 16.2% below league average.

Career OBP .283 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 12.6% below league average.

Career SLG .299 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 23.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.583 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — 18.7% 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
1984	CIN	NL	4	7	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0
1985	CIN	NL	5	9	2	2	0	0	0	2	0	2	1	0.222	—	—	—	—	0.0
1986	CIN	NL	38	80	9	20	5	1	0	10	2	9	17	0.250	.257 (-3%)	.325 (+1%)	.395 (-15%)	.720 (-7%)	-93.8
1987	CHC	NL	11	31	2	7	1	1	1	4	0	3	10	0.226	—	—	—	—	0.0
1988	BAL	AL	20	30	1	3	0	0	0	0	1	0	6	0.100	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	3	3	6	7	1	2
3B	29	19	13	45	9	2
OF	10	7	4	1	0	0
SS	7	7	13	18	3	5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1984	CIN	3B	1	1	1	1	0	0
1984	CIN	SS	1	1	2	4	0	1
1985	CIN	3B	4	2	1	3	2	0
1986	CIN	2B	3	3	6	7	1	2
1986	CIN	3B	7	5	3	13	2	1
1986	CIN	OF	5	4	2	0	0	0
1986	CIN	SS	6	6	11	14	3	4
1987	CHN	3B	9	7	3	15	4	0
1988	BAL	3B	8	4	5	13	1	1
1988	BAL	OF	5	3	2	1	0	0