Billy Cowan
Billy Rolland Cowan
Born: August 28, 1938
Calhoun City, MS US
Primary Position: Outfield
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 170
Career: 1961-1968
Major League Statistics
Billy Cowan compiled a career batting average of .293 with 111 home runs and 440 RBI in his 628-game career with the St. Cloud Rox, Wenatchee Chiefs, San Antonio Missions, Salt Lake City Bees, Buffalo Bisons, Tacoma Cubs, San Diego Padres and Richmond Braves. He began playing during the 1961 season and last took the field during the 1968 campaign.
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | B | NORW | Wenatchee Chiefs | 15 | 63 | 54 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 20 | .241 | .323 | .333 | .656 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||
| 1961 | C | NORL1 | St. Cloud Rox | 110 | 461 | 425 | 80 | 126 | 21 | 7 | 18 | 83 | 13 | 28 | 108 | .296 | .341 | .506 | .847 | 215 | 2 | 4 | 2 | |||
| 1962 | AA | TL | San Antonio Missions | 42 | 190 | 173 | 36 | 55 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 36 | 6 | 12 | 38 | .318 | .362 | .624 | .986 | 108 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||
| 1962 | B | NORW | Wenatchee Chiefs | 91 | 375 | 345 | 66 | 104 | 19 | 7 | 24 | 86 | 21 | 2 | 23 | 99 | .301 | .345 | .606 | .951 | 209 | 2 | 1 | 4 | ||
| 1963 | AAA | PCL | Salt Lake City Bees | 158 | 637 | 613 | 100 | 193 | 40 | 5 | 25 | 120 | 31 | 9 | 18 | 148 | .315 | .332 | .519 | .851 | 318 | 0 | 1 | 5 | ||
| 1965 | AAA | IL | Buffalo Bisons | 2 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .143 | .143 | .286 | .429 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1966 | AAA | PCL | (+) Tacoma Cubs | 121 | 487 | 459 | 67 | 125 | 24 | 5 | 14 | 69 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 102 | .272 | .298 | .438 | .735 | 201 | 1 | 3 | 6 | ||
| 1966 | AAA | PCL | (+) San Diego Padres | 121 | 487 | 459 | 67 | 125 | 24 | 5 | 14 | 69 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 102 | .272 | .298 | .438 | .735 | 201 | 1 | 3 | 6 | ||
| 1966 | AAA | IL | Richmond Braves | 4 | 18 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | .059 | .111 | .059 | .170 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1967 | AAA | PCL | San Diego Padres | 63 | 254 | 244 | 36 | 65 | 10 | 2 | 13 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 43 | .266 | .291 | .484 | .775 | 118 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1968 | AAA | PCL | San Diego Padres | 143 | 599 | 564 | 90 | 158 | 24 | 6 | 19 | 73 | 31 | 6 | 29 | 121 | .280 | .317 | .445 | .762 | 251 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| Totals | 628 | 2604 | 2442 | 421 | 716 | 123 | 34 | 111 | 440 | 110 | 21 | 125 | 585 | .293 | .328 | .508 | .836 | 1240 | 0 | 10 | 9 | 18 | 1 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | B | NORW | Wenatchee Chiefs | OF | 14 | 27 | 6 | 3 | 2 | .917 | 2.357 |
| 1961 | C | NORL1 | St. Cloud Rox | OF | 109 | 177 | 13 | 11 | 3 | .945 | 1.743 |
| 1962 | B | NORW | Wenatchee Chiefs | OF | 91 | 206 | 12 | 5 | 1 | .978 | 2.396 |
| 1962 | AA | TL | San Antonio Missions | OF | 42 | 74 | 3 | 4 | 0 | .951 | 1.833 |
| 1963 | AAA | PCL | Salt Lake City Bees | OF | 158 | 357 | 12 | 11 | 2 | .971 | 2.335 |
| 1967 | AAA | PCL | San Diego Padres | OF | 63 | 155 | 7 | 1 | 2 | .994 | 2.571 |
| 1968 | AAA | PCL | San Diego Padres | OF | 140 | 285 | 9 | 5 | 2 | .983 | 2.100 |
| Totals | 617 | 1281 | 62 | 40 | 12 | .971 | 2.177 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | C | Northern League | St. Cloud Rox | CHN | ||
| 1961 | B | Northwest League | Wenatchee Chiefs | CHN | ||
| 1962 | B | Northwest League | Wenatchee Chiefs | CHN | ||
| 1962 | AA | Texas League | San Antonio Missions | CHN | ||
| 1963 | AAA | Pacific Coast League | Salt Lake City Bees | CHN | ||
| 1965 | AAA | International League | Buffalo Bisons | NYN | ||
| 1966 | AAA | Pacific Coast League | Tacoma Cubs | CHN | ||
| 1966 | AAA | Pacific Coast League | San Diego Padres | PHI | ||
| 1966 | AAA | International League | Richmond Braves | ATL | ||
| 1967 | AAA | Pacific Coast League | San Diego Padres | PHI | ||
| 1968 | AAA | Pacific Coast League | San Diego Padres | PHI |
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