Louis Brower
Born: 7/1/1900 in Cleveland, OH, USA
Died: 3/4/1994 in Tyler, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1931-06-13 | Final Game: 1931-07-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 155 lbs
Full name: Louis Lester Brower
Biography
Louis Brower, born in 1900, was a professional baseball player who made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball during the early 1930s. He played primarily as a position player, participating in 21 games from May 1931 to July 1931. Brower recorded 10 hits over the course of his career, finishing with a batting average of 0.161. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 6 runs batted in (RBIs) and successfully stole 1 base, showcasing his capacity for agility on the bases.
Brower's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was moving away from the deadball era and entering a time of increasing offensive production. Despite his limited time on the field, Brower's participation in the league reflects the opportunities afforded to players in the early 20th century, when the game was evolving and the talent pool was expanding. His brief stint in the majors serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if their careers were not long or statistically prominent.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 62 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 0.161 | 0.278 | 0.177 | 0.455 | -362.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | DET | AL | 21 | 62 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 0.161 | -362.8 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| SS | 20 | 0 | 40 | 38 | 10 | 10 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | DET | 2B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1931 | DET | SS | 20 | 0 | 40 | 38 | 10 | 10 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 2 |
| Shortstop | 20 |