Dexter Fowler, baseball player, 127 home runs, 2008-2021

Dexter Fowler

Born: 3/22/1986 in Atlanta, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 2008-09-02 | Final Game: 2021-04-09

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: William Dexter Fowler

Biography

Dexter Fowler, born in 1986, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 2008 to 2021. Primarily serving as a position player, Fowler played a total of 1,460 games throughout his career, during which he accumulated 1,306 hits and 127 home runs. He established himself as a reliable offensive contributor, finishing with a batting average of .259 and driving in 517 runs. Known for his speed on the bases, Fowler recorded 149 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to impact games not only with his bat but also with his agility. Fowler was selected as an All-Star once during his career, marking a significant achievement in his time as a player. He played in an era characterized by a blend of power hitting and speed, contributing to the dynamic nature of the game in the late 2000s and early 2010s. His contributions were particularly notable during his tenure with the Chicago Cubs, where he played a pivotal role in their 2016 World Series championship, breaking a 108-year championship drought. Fowler’s blend of skills, including his defensive abilities and offensive production, made him a valuable asset to every team he played for, leaving a lasting impact on the franchises he represented.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1460 5040 817 1306 253 82 127 517 149 740 1326 0.259 0.358 0.417 0.775 8345.5

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
42 169 23 37 9 0 5 16 9 40 0.219

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2020 NLWC2 SLN 3 14 1 4 1 0 0 2 0 4 0.286
2019 NLDS2 SLN 5 22 3 2 1 0 0 3 2 4 0.091
2019 NLCS SLN 4 11 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 6 0.000
2016 NLCS CHN 6 27 6 9 3 0 1 4 0 4 0.333
2016 NLDS1 CHN 4 15 2 2 1 0 0 0 2 6 0.133
2016 WS CHN 7 30 3 7 1 0 2 2 0 7 0.233
2015 NLCS CHN 4 16 1 4 1 0 0 0 1 3 0.250
2015 NLDS1 CHN 4 16 2 3 1 0 1 2 1 3 0.188
2015 NLWC CHN 1 4 3 3 0 0 1 1 0 0 0.750
2009 NLDS2 COL 4 14 1 3 0 0 0 2 1 3 0.214

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1361 1277 2718 51 45 17

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Center Field 1170
Right Field 228
Designated Hitter 8

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 CHN NL $8,000,000
2015 CHN NL $9,500,000
2014 HOU AL $7,350,000
2013 COL NL $3,750,000
2012 COL NL $2,350,000
2011 COL NL $424,000
2010 COL NL $406,000
2009 COL NL $401,000
Total Career Earnings $32,181,000

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2009 Rookie of the Year NL 8th 1.0 160 0