Ken Rowe, baseball player, 1963-1965

Ken Rowe

Born: 12/31/1933 in Ferndale, MI, USA

Died: 11/22/2012 in Dallas, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1963-04-14 | Final Game: 1965-05-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Kenneth Darrell Rowe

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Biography

Ken Rowe was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1933, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 1960s. He played from 1963 until his final appearance on May 4, 1965, showcasing his talents primarily in a relief role. Throughout his brief career, Rowe compiled a record of 2 wins and 1 loss, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.57. His tenure in the majors included a total of 19 strikeouts and 1 save, reflecting his ability to contribute effectively on the mound despite not being a high-profile player. Rowe's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was transitioning from the tail end of the deadball era into a time of greater offensive production. While he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Rowe's contributions in the bullpen were valuable to the teams he played for. His playing style emphasized control and strategy, allowing him to navigate challenging game situations effectively. Despite the brevity of his career, Ken Rowe remains a part of baseball history, representing the dedicated pitchers who often worked behind the scenes to support their teams.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2 1 26 0 0 0 1 45.3 55 18 3 14 19 3.57 0

Career ERA 3.57 vs. league average 3.51 across their career seasons — near 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 LAD NL 1 1 14 0 0 0 1 27.7 28 9 11 12 2.93 3.46 (+15%) -
1964 BAL AL 1 0 6 0 0 0 0 4.3 10 4 1 4 8.31 — 0.0
1965 BAL AL 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 13.3 17 5 2 3 3.38 3.50 (+4%) 328.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
26 6 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0.167 0.167 0.167 0.333 0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 32.6% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — 46.4% below league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 55.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.333 vs. league average 0.685 across their career seasons — 51.3% 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 LAD NL 14 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1964 BAL AL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1965 BAL AL 6 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 26 0 1 8 5 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1963 LAN P 14 0 0 6 3 1
1964 BAL P 6 0 1 2 1 0
1965 BAL P 6 0 0 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 26