Sumner Bowman

American baseball player (1867–1954)
Baseball player
Sumner Bowman
Bowman with the University of Pennsylvania baseball team
Pitcher
Born: (1867-02-09)February 9, 1867
Millersburg, Pennsylvania
Died: January 11, 1954(1954-01-11) (aged 86)
Millersburg, Pennsylvania
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
June 11, 1890, for the Philadelphia Phillies
Last MLB appearance
October 5, 1891, for the Philadelphia Athletics
MLB statistics
Win–loss record4–10
Earned run average5.22
Strikeouts46
Teams
  • Philadelphia Phillies (1890)
  • Pittsburgh Alleghenys (1890)
  • Philadelphia Athletics (1891)

Sumner Sallade Bowman (February 9, 1867 – January 11, 1954) was an American professional baseball player in the early 1890s, who pitched for three teams during his two-year Major League Baseball career.[1] In 1890 he played for the Philadelphia Phillies and later for the Pittsburgh Alleghenys, both of the National League.[1] In 1891 he played for the Philadelphia Athletics of the American Association.[1] His career statistics include a win–loss record of 4–10, an earned run average of 5.22, and 46 strikeouts in 1462⁄3 innings pitched.[1] Bowman died in his hometown of Millersburg, Pennsylvania at the age of 86, and is interred at Oakhill Cemetery.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Sumner Bowman". retrosheet.org. Retrosheet, Inc. Retrieved 31 January 2010.

External links

  • Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)