Fabian Kowalik
Born: 4/22/1908 in Falls City, TX, USA
Died: 8/14/1954 in Karnes City, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1932-09-04 | Final Game: 1936-09-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Fabian Lorenz Kowalik
Biography
Fabian Kowalik was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1932 to 1936. Born in 1908, Kowalik's career spanned a period marked by the Great Depression, which influenced the dynamics of the game and the players within it. Throughout his time in the league, he made a notable impact as a left-handed pitcher, showcasing his skills on the mound during an era when pitchers often relied on a repertoire of breaking balls and the ability to outsmart hitters.
Over the course of his career, Kowalik compiled a win-loss record of 3-11 and recorded an earned run average of 5.43. He struck out 42 batters and secured 2 saves. While his statistics may not reflect the dominance of some of his contemporaries, Kowalik's contributions to his teams were significant in a time when baseball was evolving, and pitchers were beginning to explore new strategies and techniques. His journey through the leagues offered a glimpse into the life of a ballplayer during a challenging economic era and underscored the importance of perseverance in the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 11 | 51 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 167.3 | 218 | 101 | 10 | 63 | 42 | 5.43 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | CHW | AL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.3 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 6.97 | - |
| 1935 | CHC | NL | 2 | 2 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 55.0 | 60 | 27 | 19 | 20 | 4.42 | - |
| 1936 | BSN | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 8.00 | 0.0 |
| 1936 | CHC | NL | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16.0 | 24 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 6.75 | - |
| 1936 | PHI | NL | 1 | 5 | 22 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 77.0 | 100 | 46 | 31 | 19 | 5.38 | -739.9 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | 95 | 6 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0.242 | 0.265 | 0.274 | 0.539 | -342.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | CHW | AL | 6 | 13 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.385 | 0.0 |
| 1935 | CHC | NL | 20 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1936 | BSN | NL | 2 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
| 1936 | CHC | NL | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1936 | PHI | NL | 42 | 57 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0.228 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | WS | CHN | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4.3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2.08 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | WS | CHN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4.3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2.08 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OF | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 51 | 0 | 9 | 34 | 7 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | CHA | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932 | CHA | 3B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1935 | CHN | P | 20 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 3 | 1 |
| 1936 | BSN | P | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1936 | BSN | OF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936 | CHN | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1936 | PHI | P | 22 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 1 |
| 1936 | PHI | OF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 51 |
| Third Base | 2 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 2 |