Don Rowe

Born: 4/3/1936 in Brawley, CA, USA

Died: 10/15/2005 in Newport Beach, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1963-04-09 | Final Game: 1963-07-18

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Donald Howard Rowe

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Biography

Don Rowe, born in 1936, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period from 1963 until July 18, 1963. Primarily serving as a position player, Rowe appeared in 26 games during his time in Major League Baseball. Though his playing career was short-lived, he made his mark in the early 1960s, a time characterized by a transition in the game as teams began to embrace a more dynamic style of play. In his 26 games, Rowe recorded a total of 3 hits, resulting in a batting average of .231. He contributed 1 run batted in but did not hit any home runs or steal any bases during his tenure in the league. While his statistical contributions may not reflect the impact of more prominent players, Rowe's presence in the game during this era highlights the depth of talent and competition that characterized Major League Baseball in the 1960s. His career serves as a reminder of the countless players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even in their shorter stints on the field.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	26	1	0	0	0	54.7	59	26	6	21	27	4.28	0

Career ERA 4.28 vs. league average 3.46 across their career seasons — 23.8% 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
1963	NYN	NL	0	0	26	1	0	0	0	54.7	59	26	21	27	4.28	3.46 (-24%)	-921.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
26	13	0	3	0	0	0	1	0	0	5	0.231	0.231	0.231	0.462	0.0

Career AVG .231 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 6.3% below league average.

Career OBP .231 vs. league average .309 across their career seasons — 25.3% below league average.

Career SLG .231 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — 37.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.462 vs. league average 0.681 across their career seasons — 32.2% 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
1963	NYN	NL	26	13	0	3	0	0	0	1	0	0	5	0.231	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	26	1	3	5	2	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1963	NYN	P	26	1	3	5	2	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	26

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Compton Community College	Compton	CA	1955