Art Brouthers

Born: 11/25/1882 in Montgomery, AL, USA

Died: 9/28/1959 in Charleston, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 1906-04-14 | Final Game: 1906-06-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1"

Full name: Arthur Henry Brouthers

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Biography

Art Brouthers was a professional baseball player born in 1882, who played in the early 20th century, a time marked by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-oriented game that would follow. His career spanned from April 14, 1906, to June 23, 1906, during which he appeared in 37 games. As a position player, Brouthers showcased his skills primarily as a hitter, accumulating 30 hits with a batting average of .208. While he did not hit any home runs, he contributed to his team's offense with 14 RBIs and demonstrated some speed on the bases, tallying 4 stolen bases. Though his time in Major League Baseball was brief, Brouthers played at a pivotal moment in the sport's history, when strategies and player dynamics were beginning to evolve. His contributions, while modest in statistical terms, reflect the competitive nature of the league during the early 1900s, a period characterized by a focus on contact hitting and strategic base running. Despite the challenges faced by players of his era, Brouthers remains a part of baseball's rich tapestry, representing the dedication and passion of those who played before the game's transformation in the following decades.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
37	144	18	30	5	1	0	14	4	5	17	0.208	0.240	0.257	0.497	-466.4

Career AVG .208 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 15.8% below league average.

Career OBP .240 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — 21.9% below league average.

Career SLG .257 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 18.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.497 vs. league average 0.623 across their career seasons — 20.2% 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
1906	PHA	AL	37	144	18	30	5	1	0	14	4	5	17	0.208	.247 (-16%)	.307 (-22%)	.315 (-18%)	.622 (-20%)	-466.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
3B	35	34	42	57	11	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1906	PHA	2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1906	PHA	3B	35	34	42	57	11	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	1
Third Base	34