Boob Fowler
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1923-1926)
Boob Fowler was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1923 to 1926 for the Cincinnati Reds and the Boston Red Sox, a span of 4 seasons. In 78 career games, he hit .326 with 57 hits, 1 home runs, and 18 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 45.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 180 lb
- Died
- 10/8/1988 in Dallas, TX, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1923-05-06
- Last Game
- 1926-05-05
Full name: Joseph Chester Fowler
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 | .326 | .348 | .406 | .754 | 45 |
Career AVG .326 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — +14.8% above league average.
Career OBP .348 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .406 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .754 vs. league average .741 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | CIN | NL | 11 | 33 | 9 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 3 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1924 | CIN | NL | 59 | 129 | 20 | 43 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 15 | .333 | .283 (+17%) | .345 (+4%) | .389 (+1%) | .734 (+3%) | 45.5 |
| 1925 | CIN | NL | 6 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .400 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1926 | BOS | AL | 2 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 78 | 175 | 30 | 57 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 3 | 6 | 19 | .326 | — | — | — | — | 45 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (78 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 38 | 83 | 15 | 24 | 1 | 9 | .289 |
| Away | 40 | 92 | 15 | 33 | 0 | 9 | .359 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926-05-05 | BOS | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926-05-04 | BOS | MIN | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-05-24 | CIN | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-05-18 | CIN | BSN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-05-10 | CIN | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1925-04-27 | CIN | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-04-24 | CIN | STL | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-04-22 | CIN | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-09-28 | CIN | STL | W | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-09-28 | CIN | STL | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each 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 |
Boob Fowler: the record in brief
Between the debut on May 6, 1923 and the final game on May 5, 1926, Boob Fowler built the record summarized on this page. By club, Fowler's seasons break down as the Cincinnati Reds (1923 through 1925) and the Boston Red Sox (1926). Fowler is listed as a shortstop at 5 feet, 11 inches and 180 pounds. The bio says Fowler threw right-handed and batted left-handed. Fowler was born on November 11, 1900, in Waco, TX, USA. Fowler died on October 8, 1988, in Dallas, TX, USA. Fowler's full given name, per the bio, is Joseph Chester Fowler.
The batting record for Fowler: 78 games, 57 hits in 175 at bats, and a .326 average, along with 1 home run and 18 RBI. Fowler got on base at a .348 rate and slugged .406 (.754 OPS). Measured against the leagues Fowler played in, the .326 career average compares with a .284 league average over the same seasons, 14.8% above the league. No season topped the 43 hits of 1924.
Frequently Asked Questions about Boob Fowler
- What years did Boob Fowler play?
- Boob Fowler played in Major League Baseball from 1923 to 1926.
- Was Boob Fowler a pitcher?
- No. Boob Fowler was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Boob Fowler hit?
- Boob Fowler hit 1 career home run with 57 hits.
- What teams did Boob Fowler play for?
- Boob Fowler played for 2 teams: the Cincinnati Reds (1923–1925) and the Boston Red Sox (1926).
- What were Boob Fowler's career stats?
- In 78 games, Boob Fowler had 57 hits, 1 home runs, 18 RBI, 30 runs, and 3 stolen bases, with a .326 batting average.
- What position did Boob Fowler play?
- Boob Fowler played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Boob Fowler and how much did he weigh?
- Boob Fowler was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 180 pounds.
- How many home runs did Boob Fowler hit each season?
- Boob Fowler's home runs by season: 1 in 1923, 0 in 1924, 0 in 1925, and 0 in 1926. His most in one season was 1, in 1923.
- What was Boob Fowler's career batting average?
- Boob Fowler batted .326 over his career, with 57 hits in 175 at bats.
- How many RBI did Boob Fowler have?
- Boob Fowler drove in 18 runs in his career.
- Is Boob Fowler in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Boob Fowler has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.