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Season Age Team Lg WAR G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB BA OBP SLG OPS OPS+ rOBA Rbat+ TB GIDP HBP SH IBB Pos Awards
1939 20 CAG NAL -0.1 9 16 16 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .125 .125 .125 .250 -27 .119 -26 2 /1
1940 21 CAG NAL -0.2 9 18 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 -100 .000 -117 0 0 0 2 0 /1
2 Yrs -0.3 18 34 32 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .063 .063 .063 .125 -63 .059 -72 2 0 0 2 0 1
162 Game Avg -2.9 162 306 288 9 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 .063 .063 .063 .125 -63 .059 -72 18

Value Batting

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Season Age Team Lg PA Rbat Rbaser Rdp Rfield Rpos RAA WAA Rrep RAR WAR waaWL% 162WL% oWAR dWAR oRAR Pos Awards
1939 20 CAG NAL 16 -3 0 0 0 0 -1 -0.1 0 -1 -0.1 .491 .500 -0.1 0.0 -1 /1
1940 21 CAG NAL 18 -4 0 0 0 0 -3 -0.2 0 -3 -0.2 .473 .499 -0.2 0.0 -3 /1
2 Yrs 34 -7 0 0 0 0 -3 -0.3 0 -3 -0.3 .482 .499 -0.3 0.0 -3 1
162 Game Avg 306 -63 0 0 0 0 -30 -2.9 0 -30 -2.9 .482 .499 -2.9 0.0 -30

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Batting Batting Ratios
Season Age Team Lg PA rOBA Rbat+ BAbip ISO HR% BB% RS% Pos Awards
1939 20 CAG NAL 16 .119 -26 .125 .000 0.0 0.0 50.0 /1
1940 21 CAG NAL 18 .000 -117 .000 .000 0.0 0.0 /1
2 Yrs 34 .059 -72 .063 .000 0.0 0.0 50.0 1
MLB Average .335 100 .283 .120 1.5 8.8 34.6
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lefty Bowe born?

Lefty Bowe was born on December 18, 1918.

Where was Lefty Bowe born?

Lefty Bowe was born in Amandaville, KY.

How tall was Lefty Bowe?

Lefty Bowe was 6-3 (190 cm) tall.

How much did Lefty Bowe weigh when playing?

Lefty Bowe weighed 200 lbs (90 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did Lefty Bowe play?

Lefty Bowe played 2 seasons.

Is Lefty Bowe in the Hall of Fame?

Lefty Bowe has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

What position did Lefty Bowe play?

Lefty Bowe was a Pitcher.

How many strikeouts did Lefty Bowe have?

Lefty Bowe had 80 strikeouts over his career.

How many teams has Lefty Bowe played for?

Lefty Bowe played for 1 team, the Chicago American Giants.

When did Lefty Bowe retire?

Lefty Bowe last played in 1940.

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