Bama Rowell, baseball player, 1939-1948

Bama Rowell

Born: 1/13/1916 in Citronelle, AL, USA

Died: 8/16/1993 in Citronelle, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1939-09-03 | Final Game: 1948-10-02

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Carvel William Rowell

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Biography

Bama Rowell was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1939 to 1948. Born in 1916, Rowell played as a position player across 574 games during his career, showcasing his skills primarily as an infielder and outfielder. He finished his career with 523 hits, 19 home runs, and 217 RBIs, while maintaining a solid batting average of .275. His speed on the bases was notable, as he recorded 37 stolen bases, demonstrating his ability to both hit for average and contribute to his team's offensive production. Rowell's career unfolded during a transformative era for baseball, navigating the tail end of the Great Depression and the upheavals of World War II. He played for several teams, including the New York Yankees and the Philadelphia Athletics, where he developed a reputation for his versatility and consistency. Though he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, Rowell's contributions to the game during his active years earned him a respected place in baseball history, reflecting the spirit and resilience of players from that era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
574 1901 200 523 95 26 19 217 37 113 105 0.275 0.316 0.382 0.699 -1089.0

Career AVG .275 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .316 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 5.8% below league average.

Career SLG .382 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.699 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — near 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
1939 BSN NL 21 59 5 11 2 2 0 6 0 1 4 0.186 .274 (-32%) .342 (-42%) .393 (-27%) .735 (-34%) -362.3
1940 BSN NL 130 486 46 148 19 8 3 58 12 18 22 0.305 .267 (+14%) .335 (-1%) .387 (+2%) .722 (avg) -94.2
1941 BSN NL 138 483 49 129 23 6 7 60 11 39 36 0.267 .262 (+2%) .332 (-3%) .373 (+3%) .705 (avg) -105.9
1946 BSN NL 95 293 37 82 12 6 3 31 5 29 15 0.280 .256 (+9%) .328 (+5%) .358 (+9%) .687 (+7%) 347.0
1947 BSN NL 113 384 48 106 23 2 5 40 7 18 14 0.276 .262 (+5%) .336 (-8%) .376 (+2%) .712 (-2%) -312.5
1948 PHI NL 77 196 15 47 16 2 1 22 2 8 14 0.240 .263 (-9%) .340 (-21%) .379 (-6%) .719 (-13%) -561.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 246 0 552 708 74 167
3B 24 0 25 26 9 4
OF 239 0 464 16 26 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1939 BSN OF 16 0 27 2 5 1
1940 BSN 2B 115 0 251 360 30 81
1940 BSN OF 7 0 7 0 2 0
1941 BSN 2B 112 0 265 312 40 81
1941 BSN 3B 2 0 5 3 0 1
1941 BSN OF 14 0 26 2 1 1
1946 BSN OF 85 0 168 8 4 2
1947 BSN 2B 7 0 9 11 1 1
1947 BSN 3B 4 0 5 6 2 0
1947 BSN OF 100 0 202 4 12 0
1948 PHI 2B 12 0 27 25 3 4
1948 PHI 3B 18 0 15 17 7 3
1948 PHI OF 17 0 34 0 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 246
Third Base 24
Left Field 189
Center Field 35
Right Field 19

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1940 Most Valuable Player NL 21th 10.0 336 0