Dick Brodowski
Born: 7/26/1932 in Bayonne, NJ, USA
Died: 1/14/2019 in Lynn, MA, USA
MLB Debut: 1952-06-15 | Final Game: 1959-07-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 182 lbs
Full name: Richard Stanley Brodowski
Biography
Dick Brodowski was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1952 to 1959. Born in 1932, Brodowski made his mark during a transitional period in Major League Baseball, as the sport was evolving with the integration of players and the shift towards a more offensive game. He played for several teams, ultimately finishing his career with a record of 9-11 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.76. Over his tenure, he recorded 85 strikeouts and secured 5 saves, showcasing his effectiveness as both a starter and a reliever.
Brodowski's playing style was characterized by his ability to adapt to the demands of the game, reflecting the broader trends of the era. Despite the challenges of competing against some of the era's most formidable hitters, he contributed to his teams with a tenacity that defined many players of his time. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, his contributions on the mound during the late 1950s remain a testament to his dedication to the sport and the competitive spirit of the time.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 11 | 72 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 215.7 | 212 | 114 | 27 | 124 | 85 | 4.76 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | BOS | AL | 5 | 5 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 114.7 | 111 | 56 | 50 | 42 | 4.40 | -2063.8 |
| 1955 | BOS | AL | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32.0 | 36 | 20 | 25 | 10 | 5.62 | -1782.9 |
| 1956 | WSN | AL | 0 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 17.7 | 31 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 9.17 | - |
| 1957 | WSN | AL | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.3 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 11.12 | - |
| 1958 | CLE | AL | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 0.00 | 497.4 |
| 1959 | CLE | AL | 2 | 2 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 30.0 | 19 | 6 | 21 | 9 | 1.80 | -1312.7 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | 62 | 9 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0.242 | 0.254 | 0.371 | 0.625 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | BOS | AL | 20 | 39 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.205 | 0.0 |
| 1955 | BOS | AL | 16 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1956 | WSN | AL | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1957 | WSN | AL | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1958 | CLE | AL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1959 | CLE | AL | 18 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 72 | 3 | 23 | 36 | 3 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | BOS | P | 20 | 0 | 11 | 20 | 1 | 1 |
| 1955 | BOS | P | 16 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956 | WS1 | P | 7 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1957 | WS1 | P | 6 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958 | CLE | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1959 | CLE | P | 18 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 72 |