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Standard Batting

Standard Batting
Year Age Tm Lg G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB CS BB SO BA OBP SLG OPS OPS+ TB GDP HBP SH SF IBB Pos Awards
1937--BBBNAL2811710912252301424.229.263.303.5665633138/4732
1938--BBBNAL2596908191101125.211.253.244.497432201*8/3
1939--IABNAL11323128300201.258.281.355.6368411/789
1940--TOTNAL6211923001212.158.238.316.5546660000/8
1940--SNSNAL13302000100.667.667.6671.33329920000/8
1940--TCNAL5181621001112.063.167.250.4172540000/8
1941--PSNN230109103212100426.117.165.126.291-171310008/7
1942--JRCNAL8262306000202.261.320.261.5818061/8
6 Yrs108401375267374135720.195.237.243.48037911150
162 Game Avg.162602562391101062521030.195.237.243.48037136
BBB (2 yrs)5321319920443402549.221.258.276.535505514
JRC (1 yr)8262306000202.261.320.261.5818061
PS (1 yr)30109103212100426.117.165.126.291-17131000
SNS (1 yr)13302000100.667.667.6671.33329920000
TC (1 yr)5181621001112.063.167.250.4172540000
IAB (1 yr)11323128300201.258.281.355.6368411
NAL (5 yrs)78292272246164131514.224.265.287.5525778150
NN2 (1 yr)30109103212100426.117.165.126.291-17131000

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many seasons did Sylvester Owens play?

Sylvester Owens played 6 seasons.

Is Sylvester Owens in the Hall of Fame?

Sylvester Owens has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

What position did Sylvester Owens play?

Sylvester Owens was a Centerfielder and Second Baseman.

How many hits did Sylvester Owens have?

Sylvester Owens had 73 hits over his career.

How many home runs did Sylvester Owens have?

Sylvester Owens had 1 home run over his career.

What was Sylvester Owens' average?

Sylvester Owens had a .195 average over his career.

How many teams has Sylvester Owens played for?

Sylvester Owens played for 6 teams; the Birmingham Black Barons, Indianapolis ABCs/Atlanta Black Crackers, St. Louis-New Orleans Stars, Toledo/Indianapolis Crawfords, Philadelphia Stars and Jacksonville Red Caps.

When did Sylvester Owens retire?

Sylvester Owens last played in 1942.

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