Bob Brower
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1986-1989)
Bob Brower was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1989 for the Texas Rangers and the New York Yankees, a span of 4 seasons. In 256 career games, he hit .242 with 141 hits, 17 home runs, and 60 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1986-09-03
- Last Game
- 1989-05-30
Full name: Robert Richard Brower
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 | .242 | .322 | .376 | .698 | -77 |
Career AVG .242 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 5.8% below league average.
Career OBP .322 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .376 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .698 vs. league average .715 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | TEX | AL | 21 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | .111 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1987 | TEX | AL | 127 | 303 | 63 | 79 | 10 | 3 | 14 | 46 | 15 | 36 | 66 | .261 | .262 (-1%) | .331 (+2%) | .415 (+9%) | .746 (+6%) | 370.1 |
| 1988 | TEX | AL | 82 | 201 | 29 | 45 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 10 | 27 | 38 | .224 | .254 (-12%) | .317 (-1%) | .377 (-28%) | .695 (-15%) | -386.1 |
| 1989 | NYA | AL | 26 | 69 | 9 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 11 | .232 | .254 (-9%) | .319 (-8%) | .375 (-3%) | .694 (-6%) | -61.1 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 256 | 582 | 104 | 141 | 21 | 3 | 17 | 60 | 29 | 69 | 118 | .242 | — | — | — | — | -77 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (256 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 131 | 289 | 52 | 73 | 8 | 28 | .253 |
| Away | 125 | 293 | 52 | 68 | 9 | 32 | .232 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-05-30 | NYY | SEA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-05-29 | NYY | SEA | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989-05-28 | NYY | OAK | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-05-27 | NYY | OAK | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-05-26 | NYY | OAK | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-05-21 | NYY | SEA | W | 5 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-05-20 | NYY | SEA | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-05-19 | NYY | SEA | W | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-05-17 | NYY | OAK | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-05-15 | NYY | LAA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 88 |
| Center Field | 110 |
| Right Field | 26 |
| Designated Hitter | 22 |
Salary History
Bob Brower's recorded salaries total $160,500 over 2 seasons, 1987 to 1988. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Brower's career ran from 1986 to 1989. No salary is recorded for 1986 and 1989.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | TEX | AL | $98,000 |
| 1987 | TEX | AL | $62,500 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $160,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke University | Durham | NC | 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 |
Bob Brower: the record in brief
According to the bio, Bob Brower debuted on September 3, 1986 and played a final game on May 30, 1989. By club, Brower's seasons break down as the Texas Rangers (1986 through 1988) and the New York Yankees (1989). Brower played primarily as an outfielder and both batted and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on January 10, 1960, in Jamaica, NY, USA and a listed size of 5 feet, 11 inches and 185 pounds. Bob Brower was the playing name; the full given name is Robert Richard.
Across 256 games at the plate, Brower's career line reads 141 hits in 582 at bats for a .242 average, along with 17 home runs, 60 runs batted in, and 29 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .322 and the slugging percentage .376, for an OPS of .698. Measured against the leagues Brower played in, the .242 career average compares with a .257 league average over the same seasons, 5.8% below the league. Brower's most home runs in a season came in 1987, when the total reached 14 for the Texas Rangers.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bob Brower
- What years did Bob Brower play?
- Bob Brower played in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1989.
- Was Bob Brower a pitcher?
- No. Bob Brower was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Bob Brower hit?
- Bob Brower hit 17 career home runs with 141 hits.
- What teams did Bob Brower play for?
- Bob Brower played for 2 teams: the Texas Rangers (1986–1988) and the New York Yankees (1989).
- What were Bob Brower's career stats?
- In 256 games, Bob Brower had 141 hits, 17 home runs, 60 RBI, 104 runs, and 29 stolen bases, with a .242 batting average.
- How much did Bob Brower earn in his career?
- Bob Brower's recorded salaries total $160,500 over 2 seasons, 1987 to 1988. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Brower's career ran from 1986 to 1989. No salary is recorded for 1986 and 1989.
- What was Bob Brower's salary?
- Bob Brower's last recorded salary was $98,000, in 1988. His highest recorded salary was $98,000, in 1988, and his lowest was $62,500, in 1987. The Salary History table lists each season from 1987 to 1988.
- What position did Bob Brower play?
- Bob Brower played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bob Brower and how much did he weigh?
- Bob Brower was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Bob Brower hit each season?
- Bob Brower's home runs by season: 0 in 1986, 14 in 1987, 1 in 1988, and 2 in 1989. His most in one season was 14, in 1987.
- What was Bob Brower's career batting average?
- Bob Brower batted .242 over his career, with 141 hits in 582 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bob Brower have?
- Bob Brower drove in 60 runs in his career.
- Is Bob Brower in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bob Brower has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.