Bob Brower, baseball player, 1986-1989

Bob Brower

Born: 1/10/1960 in Jamaica, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1986-09-03 | Final Game: 1989-05-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Robert Richard Brower

Biography

Bob Brower was a professional baseball player born in 1960, who played primarily as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1989. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 256 games, where he showcased his skill as a versatile player. Brower recorded a total of 141 hits, contributing 17 home runs and 60 RBIs to his teams. With a batting average of .242, he demonstrated a solid yet unspectacular offensive output, complemented by his speed on the bases, as he successfully stole 29 bases during his time in the league. Brower's career spanned a transformative period in baseball history, as the late 1980s marked a shift toward increased offensive production and power hitting. While not primarily known as a star player, his contributions as a role player and his ability to steal bases added value to the teams he played for. Brower's dedication to the game and his time spent in the majors reflect the spirit of determination that characterized many players of his era, making him a notable figure in the landscape of baseball during his playing days.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
256 582 104 141 21 3 17 60 29 69 118 0.242 0.322 0.376 0.698 -138.7

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 207 144 358 6 12 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 88
Center Field 110
Right Field 26
Designated Hitter 22

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1988 TEX AL $98,000
1987 TEX AL $62,500
Total Career Earnings $160,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Duke University Durham NC 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982