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

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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	-357.3

Career AVG .161 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — 41.6% below league average.

Career OBP .278 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 17.9% below league average.

Career SLG .177 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 54.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.455 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 37.3% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1931	DET	AL	21	62	3	10	1	0	0	6	1	8	5	0.161	.276 (-42%)	.338 (-18%)	.388 (-54%)	.726 (-37%)	-357.3

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