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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | CIN | NL | 11 | 33 | 9 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1924 | CIN | NL | 59 | 129 | 20 | 43 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 15 | 0.333 | 24.9 |
| 1925 | CIN | NL | 6 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
| 1926 | BOS | AL | 2 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | CIN | SS | 10 | 0 | 22 | 28 | 9 | 6 |
| 1924 | CIN | 2B | 4 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| 1924 | CIN | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924 | CIN | SS | 32 | 0 | 48 | 84 | 9 | 13 |
| 1926 | BOS | 3B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
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 |