Bob Brower

Born: 1/10/1960 in Jamaica, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1986-09-03 | Final Game: 1989-05-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Robert Richard Brower

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Biography

Bob Brower was a professional baseball player born in 1960, who played primarily as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1989. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 256 games, where he showcased his skill as a versatile player. Brower recorded a total of 141 hits, contributing 17 home runs and 60 RBIs to his teams. With a batting average of .242, he demonstrated a solid yet unspectacular offensive output, complemented by his speed on the bases, as he successfully stole 29 bases during his time in the league. Brower's career spanned a transformative period in baseball history, as the late 1980s marked a shift toward increased offensive production and power hitting. While not primarily known as a star player, his contributions as a role player and his ability to steal bases added value to the teams he played for. Brower's dedication to the game and his time spent in the majors reflect the spirit of determination that characterized many players of his era, making him a notable figure in the landscape of baseball during his playing days.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
256	582	104	141	21	3	17	60	29	69	118	0.242	0.322	0.376	0.698	-138.7

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

Career OBP .322 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .376 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.698 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — near 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
1986	TEX	AL	21	9	3	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	3	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0
1987	TEX	AL	127	303	63	79	10	3	14	46	15	36	66	0.261	.262 (-1%)	.331 (+2%)	.415 (+9%)	.746 (+6%)	370.1
1988	TEX	AL	82	201	29	45	7	0	1	11	10	27	38	0.224	.254 (-12%)	.317 (-1%)	.377 (-28%)	.695 (-15%)	-444.8
1989	NYY	AL	26	69	9	16	3	0	2	3	3	6	11	0.232	.254 (-9%)	.319 (-8%)	.375 (-3%)	.694 (-6%)	-64.1