Dick Brodowski

Born: 7/26/1932 in Bayonne, NJ, USA

Died: 1/14/2019 in Lynn, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1952-06-15 | Final Game: 1959-07-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 182 lbs

Full name: Richard Stanley Brodowski

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Biography

Dick Brodowski was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1952 to 1959. Born in 1932, Brodowski made his mark during a transitional period in Major League Baseball, as the sport was evolving with the integration of players and the shift towards a more offensive game. He played for several teams, ultimately finishing his career with a record of 9-11 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.76. Over his tenure, he recorded 85 strikeouts and secured 5 saves, showcasing his effectiveness as both a starter and a reliever. Brodowski's playing style was characterized by his ability to adapt to the demands of the game, reflecting the broader trends of the era. Despite the challenges of competing against some of the era's most formidable hitters, he contributed to his teams with a tenacity that defined many players of his time. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, his contributions on the mound during the late 1950s remain a testament to his dedication to the sport and the competitive spirit of the time.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
9	11	72	15	5	0	5	215.7	212	114	27	124	85	4.76	0

Career ERA 4.76 vs. league average 3.88 across their career seasons — 22.7% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1952	BOS	AL	5	5	20	12	4	0	114.7	111	56	50	42	4.40	3.70 (-19%)	-2063.8
1955	BOS	AL	1	0	16	0	0	0	32.0	36	20	25	10	5.62	4.00 (-41%)	-1782.9
1956	WSN	AL	0	3	7	3	1	0	17.7	31	18	12	8	9.17	3.96 (-131%)	-
1957	WSN	AL	0	1	6	0	0	0	11.3	12	14	10	4	11.12	3.83 (-190%)	-
1958	CLE	AL	1	0	5	0	0	0	10.0	3	0	6	12	0.00	3.86 (+100%)	497.4
1959	CLE	AL	2	2	18	0	0	5	30.0	19	6	21	9	1.80	3.90 (+54%)	-1312.7

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
72	62	9	15	2	0	2	5	0	1	11	0.242	0.254	0.371	0.625	0.0

Career AVG .242 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 5.8% below league average.

Career OBP .254 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 22.4% below league average.

Career SLG .371 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.625 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — 12.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1952	BOS	AL	20	39	4	8	1	1	3	1	7	0.205	—	—	—	—
1955	BOS	AL	16	10	3	5	1	1	2	0	2	0.500	—	—	—	—
1956	WSN	AL	7	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
1957	WSN	AL	6	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
1958	CLE	AL	5	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
1959	CLE	AL	18	6	2	2	0	0	0	0	1	0.333	—	—	—	—