Rip Vowinkel

Born: 11/18/1884 in Oswego, NY, USA

Died: 7/13/1966 in Oswego, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1905-09-05 | Final Game: 1905-10-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: John Henry Vowinkel

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Biography

Rip Vowinkel was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1884, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1905 to 1909, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented game. Vowinkel played for a brief time, finishing his career with a record of 3-3 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.17. Although he did not achieve notable fame, his contributions on the mound during a competitive era remain part of baseball's rich tapestry. Throughout his career, Vowinkel recorded a total of 7 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to handle batters effectively, albeit in a limited capacity. Despite not recording any saves, he played an essential role in his team's pitching rotation during his tenure. Vowinkel's career, though short-lived, reflects the experiences of many players of his era who navigated the challenges of the sport's early professional landscape. His legacy endures as part of the history of baseball's formative years.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	3	6	6	4	0	0	45.3	52	21	2	10	7	4.17	0

Career ERA 4.17 vs. league average 2.82 across their career seasons — 47.8% 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
1905	CIN	NL	3	3	6	6	4	0	0	45.3	52	21	10	7	4.17	2.82 (-48%)	-799.9

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
6	14	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	3	1	0.071	0.235	0.071	0.307	0.0

Career AVG .071 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 71.2% below league average.

Career OBP .235 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — 23.4% below league average.

Career SLG .071 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 77.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.307 vs. league average 0.630 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
1905	CIN	NL	6	14	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	3	1	0.071	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	6	6	1	6	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1905	CIN	P	6	6	1	6	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	6