Jack Brohamer

Born: 2/26/1950 in Maywood, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1972-04-18 | Final Game: 1980-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: John Anthony Brohamer

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Biography

Jack Brohamer, born in 1950, was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 1972 to 1980. Primarily known as a position player, Brohamer appeared in 805 games throughout his tenure in Major League Baseball. He recorded a total of 613 hits, which included 30 home runs and 227 runs batted in, resulting in a career batting average of .245. Additionally, he showcased his speed on the bases with 9 stolen bases. Brohamer played during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the transition from the traditional style of play to a more power-oriented game. His contributions to the teams he played for reflected the evolving nature of baseball strategy in the 1970s. Although not a star player, Brohamer's versatility and consistent presence on the field made him a valuable asset to his teams, solidifying his role in the fabric of the game during his active years. He retired on September 28, 1980, leaving behind a legacy as a dependable player in the league.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
805	2500	262	613	91	12	30	227	9	222	178	0.245	0.306	0.327	0.633	-4121.1

Career AVG .245 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 5.1% below league average.

Career OBP .306 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 5.8% below league average.

Career SLG .327 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 13.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.633 vs. league average 0.703 across their career seasons — 10.0% 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
1972	CLE	AL	136	527	49	123	13	2	5	35	3	27	46	0.233	.243 (-4%)	.310 (-13%)	.353 (-17%)	.664 (-15%)	-1531.0
1973	CLE	AL	102	300	29	66	12	1	4	29	0	32	23	0.220	.256 (-14%)	.325 (-11%)	.378 (-19%)	.703 (-15%)	-864.1
1974	CLE	AL	101	315	33	85	11	1	2	30	2	26	22	0.270	.256 (+5%)	.324 (+2%)	.369 (-11%)	.693 (-5%)	-235.2
1975	CLE	AL	69	217	15	53	5	0	6	16	2	14	14	0.244	.257 (-5%)	.327 (-12%)	.374 (-6%)	.701 (-9%)	-365.4
1976	CHW	AL	119	354	33	89	12	2	7	40	1	44	28	0.251	.255 (-2%)	.320 (+4%)	.360 (-1%)	.681 (+1%)	118.5
1977	CHW	AL	59	152	26	39	10	3	2	20	0	21	8	0.257	.264 (-3%)	.329 (+5%)	.401 (avg)	.730 (+2%)	75.4
1978	BOS	AL	81	244	34	57	14	1	1	25	1	25	13	0.234	.257 (-9%)	.323 (-7%)	.378 (-18%)	.702 (-13%)	-570.9
1979	BOS	AL	64	192	25	51	7	1	1	11	0	15	15	0.266	.265 (avg)	.329 (-4%)	.397 (-17%)	.727 (-11%)	-386.0
1980	BOS	AL	21	57	5	18	2	0	1	6	0	4	3	0.316	.264 (+19%)	.326 (+11%)	.387 (+4%)	.714 (+7%)	74.1
1980	CLE	AL	53	142	13	32	5	1	1	15	0	14	6	0.225	.264 (-15%)	.326 (-11%)	.387 (-24%)	.714 (-18%)	74.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	639	575	1344	1743	65	414
3B	105	75	71	185	15	24

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1972	CLE	2B	132	130	285	393	16	87
1972	CLE	3B	1	0	0	2	0	0
1973	CLE	2B	97	87	215	279	15	67
1974	CLE	2B	99	88	203	269	6	67
1975	CLE	2B	66	61	166	162	8	52
1976	CHA	2B	117	107	263	334	10	74
1976	CHA	3B	1	0	2	4	0	1
1977	CHA	2B	18	12	29	29	0	6
1977	CHA	3B	38	29	25	71	8	9
1978	BOS	2B	23	17	39	54	3	13
1978	BOS	3B	30	26	25	49	2	5
1979	BOS	2B	36	34	65	98	3	21
1979	BOS	3B	22	12	9	42	2	6
1980	BOS	2B	4	2	2	12	0	0
1980	BOS	3B	13	8	10	17	3	3
1980	CLE	2B	47	37	77	113	4	27