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Red Owens Notable

b. November 1, 1874 · Philadelphia Phillies 1899, Brooklyn Superbas 1905

Red Owens divided seven seasons between two clubs as a second baseman: the Philadelphia Phillies from 1899, then the Brooklyn Superbas through 1905.

Across 51 games he batted .196, with 37 hits and 14 runs. He finished with 1 home run, 6 doubles and 1 stolen base.

He played 51 games at second base, with 151 assists and 21 errors. He turned 21 double plays.

He was born in Pottsville, PA, USA on November 1, 1874, and died on August 20, 1952. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1899 PHI 82101 000 1230 .048
1905 BRO 431681436 621 206171 .214
Career 511891437 621 218201 .196

On this day & linked events

1874

Born November 1, 1874

Pottsville, PA, USA

1952

Died August 20, 1952