Ernie Bowman facts for kids
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| Infielder | |||
| Born: July 28, 1935 Johnson City, Tennessee |
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| Died: August 4, 2019 (aged 84) Johnson City, Tennessee |
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| April 12, 1961, for the San Francisco Giants | |||
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| September 29, 1963, for the San Francisco Giants | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Batting average | .190 | ||
| Home runs | 1 | ||
| Runs batted in | 10 | ||
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Ernest Ferrell Bowman (born July 28, 1935 – died August 4, 2019) was an American baseball player. He played as an infielder for the San Francisco Giants in Major League Baseball from 1961 to 1963. Ernie was born in Johnson City, Tennessee. He was right-handed when he batted and threw. He was about 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighed 160 pounds.
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Ernie's Early Baseball Career
Ernie Bowman started his baseball journey in 1956. He was signed by the New York Giants. This happened after he went to East Tennessee State University. Ernie played professional baseball for 14 seasons. However, he only spent two full years in the major leagues.
Playing for the San Francisco Giants
Ernie Bowman was an important backup player for the San Francisco Giants. He often filled in for the team's main shortstop, José Pagán. He also played for the second baseman, Chuck Hiller.
A Key Moment in 1962
In 1962, Ernie was part of the Giants team. They became the National League champions. On August 23, 1962, Ernie hit his only home run in Major League Baseball. This happened against Al Jackson of the New York Mets. The game was played at the Polo Grounds. Ernie's home run was a big part of the Giants' 2–1 win.
World Series Appearance
Ernie also played in two games of the Giants' special series. This was a tie-breaker series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He also played in two games of the 1962 World Series. In the World Series, the Giants played against the New York Yankees. Ernie batted once in Game 4 at Yankee Stadium. He hit a fly ball to right fielder Roger Maris.
After the Giants
Ernie Bowman stayed with the Giants through the 1963 season. That year, he played in 81 games. This was the most games he played in a single season. He started 26 games as a shortstop. He also started two games as a second baseman.
Moving to Another Team
After the 1963 season, Ernie was traded. He went to the Milwaukee Braves. This trade involved several players. But the Braves sent Ernie to a minor league team in 1964. He never played in the major leagues again.
Ernie's Career Stats
During his time in Major League Baseball, Ernie had 39 hits. These included four doubles and two triples. He also hit his one home run. His batting average was .190. He also had ten runs batted in. Ernie Bowman retired from baseball in 1969.
Later Life
Ernie Bowman passed away at his home in Johnson City on August 4, 2019.
