Boob Fowler, baseball player, 1923-1926

Boob Fowler

Born: 11/11/1900 in Waco, TX, USA

Died: 10/8/1988 in Dallas, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1923-05-06 | Final Game: 1926-05-05

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Joseph Chester Fowler

Biography

Boob Fowler was a professional baseball player born in 1900, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 1920s. He played primarily as a position player from 1923 until his retirement in 1926. Over the course of his brief career, Fowler participated in 78 games, where he demonstrated a strong batting prowess with a .326 batting average. His ability to make consistent contact at the plate was evident, as he recorded 57 hits, contributing to a total of 18 RBIs and hitting one home run. Fowler's playing style was characterized by his keen eye for hitting and base running, as he also managed to steal 3 bases during his time in the league. His career unfolded during an era of baseball that was marked by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded approach that would define the late 1920s and beyond. While his time in the spotlight was relatively short, Boob Fowler's impressive batting average stands out as a testament to his skill and effectiveness as a player during a transformative period in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
78 175 30 57 7 2 1 18 3 6 19 0.326 0.348 0.406 0.754 24.9

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 4 0 3 8 1 1
3B 4 0 2 6 2 0
SS 42 0 70 112 18 19

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 4
Third Base 4
Shortstop 42

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Texas Christian University Fort Worth TX 1920