Frank Brower
Born: 3/26/1893 in Catharpin, VA, USA
Died: 11/20/1960 in Baltimore, MD, USA
MLB Debut: 1920-08-14 | Final Game: 1924-09-24
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Frank Willard Brower
Biography
Frank Brower, born in 1893, was a notable position player in Major League Baseball who played from 1920 to 1924. Over his five-year career, Brower appeared in 450 games, where he showcased his offensive prowess by amassing 371 hits, including 30 home runs and 205 runs batted in, while maintaining a solid batting average of .286. His ability to contribute to his team's success was further highlighted by his 17 stolen bases, illustrating his speed and versatility on the basepaths.
Brower played during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball style of play to a more offensive-oriented game. As baseball began to embrace power hitting, his contributions were significant in the context of the 1920s, a decade that saw a surge in home run totals and an evolving approach to offensive strategy. His performance in the league earned him recognition as a capable hitter and a valuable team player, leaving a lasting legacy in the annals of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0.93 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.7 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0.93 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 450 | 1297 | 206 | 371 | 74 | 20 | 30 | 205 | 17 | 168 | 84 | 0.286 | 0.379 | 0.443 | 0.822 | 3157.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | WSN | AL | 36 | 119 | 21 | 37 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 0.311 | 279.4 |
| 1921 | WSN | AL | 83 | 203 | 31 | 53 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 35 | 1 | 18 | 7 | 0.261 | -279.8 |
| 1922 | WSN | AL | 139 | 471 | 61 | 138 | 20 | 6 | 9 | 71 | 8 | 52 | 25 | 0.293 | 726.3 |
| 1923 | CLE | AL | 126 | 397 | 77 | 113 | 25 | 8 | 16 | 66 | 6 | 62 | 32 | 0.285 | 1865.9 |
| 1924 | CLE | AL | 66 | 107 | 16 | 30 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 20 | 1 | 27 | 9 | 0.280 | 565.1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 158 | 0 | 1412 | 94 | 15 | 102 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| OF | 194 | 0 | 336 | 22 | 18 | 6 |
| P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | WS1 | 1B | 9 | 0 | 97 | 5 | 0 | 3 |
| 1920 | WS1 | 3B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 1920 | WS1 | OF | 20 | 0 | 32 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| 1921 | WS1 | 1B | 4 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1921 | WS1 | OF | 46 | 0 | 90 | 9 | 9 | 3 |
| 1922 | WS1 | 1B | 7 | 0 | 61 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922 | WS1 | OF | 121 | 0 | 210 | 9 | 5 | 1 |
| 1923 | CLE | 1B | 112 | 0 | 1047 | 66 | 13 | 87 |
| 1923 | CLE | OF | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924 | CLE | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924 | CLE | 1B | 26 | 0 | 187 | 17 | 2 | 11 |
| 1924 | CLE | OF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 4 |
| First Base | 159 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 195 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington and Lee University | Lexington | VA | 1913 |