Frank Brower, baseball player, 1920-1924

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

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

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

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