Brent Bowers, baseball player, 1996-1996

Brent Bowers

Born: 5/2/1971 in Bridgeview, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1996-08-16 | Final Game: 1996-09-29

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Brent Raymond Bowers

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Biography

Brent Bowers was a professional baseball player born in 1971, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during a brief career that spanned from August 16, 1996, to September 29, 1996. Primarily serving as a position player, Bowers appeared in 21 games and showcased a solid offensive performance with a batting average of .308. Over his short tenure, he recorded 12 hits and drove in 3 runs, though he did not hit any home runs and did not steal any bases. Bowers played during a time when the game was transitioning into a more power-oriented era, yet he demonstrated the effectiveness of contact hitting and situational awareness at the plate. While his time in the majors was limited, his ability to maintain a high batting average highlighted his potential as a capable hitter. Although he did not have an extensive career, Bowers remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the countless players who aspire to make an impact, even if only for a season.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
21 39 6 12 2 0 0 3 0 0 7 0.308 0.308 0.359 0.667 0.0

Career AVG .308 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — +14.0% above league average.

Career OBP .308 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 9.6% below league average.

Career SLG .359 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 15.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.667 vs. league average 0.767 across their career seasons — 13.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1996 BAL AL 21 39 6 12 2 0 0 3 0 0 7 0.308 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 21 10 22 2 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1996 BAL OF 21 10 22 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 21