Fabian Kowalik, baseball player, 1932-1936

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

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 51
Third Base 2
Left Field 1
Center Field 1
Right Field 2