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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | TEX | AL | 21 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | TEX | AL | 127 | 303 | 63 | 79 | 10 | 3 | 14 | 46 | 15 | 36 | 66 | 0.261 | 370.1 |
| 1988 | TEX | AL | 82 | 201 | 29 | 45 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 10 | 27 | 38 | 0.224 | -444.8 |
| 1989 | NYY | AL | 26 | 69 | 9 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 0.232 | -64.1 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | TEX | OF | 17 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | TEX | OF | 106 | 79 | 183 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 1988 | TEX | OF | 59 | 44 | 104 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 1989 | NYA | OF | 25 | 19 | 62 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
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 |