Dick Fowler, baseball player, 1941-1952

Dick Fowler

Born: 3/30/1921 in Toronto, ON, CAN

Died: 5/22/1972 in Oneonta, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1941-09-13 | Final Game: 1952-09-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Richard John Fowler

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Biography

Dick Fowler was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1941 to 1952. Born in 1921, Fowler made his mark during a transitional period in baseball, navigating the challenges of World War II, which affected many players' careers and the overall competitive landscape of the league. Over his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 66-79 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.11. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he recorded a total of 382 strikeouts throughout his time on the mound. Additionally, Fowler contributed to his teams with four saves, showcasing his versatility and reliability as a pitcher. Fowler's career spanned over a decade, during which he played for multiple teams, including the Philadelphia Athletics and the Chicago White Sox. His style of play was characterized by a solid fastball and a strong competitive spirit, making him a respected presence on the field. Despite the ups and downs reflected in his win-loss record, Fowler's contributions to his teams and the game during a unique era in baseball history remain a notable part of his legacy. His journey through the league exemplified the resilience and passion of players during a time when the sport was evolving both on and off the field.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
66 79 221 170 75 11 4 1303.0 1367 595 96 578 382 4.11 0

Career ERA 4.11 vs. league average 3.89 across their career seasons — 5.5% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1941 PHA AL 1 2 4 3 1 0 0 24.0 26 9 8 8 3.38 3.94 (+14%) -825.4
1942 PHA AL 6 11 31 17 4 0 1 140.0 159 77 45 38 4.95 3.57 (-39%) -2297.3
1945 PHA AL 1 2 7 3 2 1 0 37.3 41 20 18 21 4.82 3.67 (-31%) 263.5
1946 PHA AL 9 16 32 28 14 1 0 205.7 213 75 75 89 3.28 3.59 (+9%) -1420.6
1947 PHA AL 12 11 36 31 16 3 0 227.3 210 71 85 75 2.81 3.97 (+29%) 524.2
1948 PHA AL 15 8 29 26 16 2 2 204.7 221 86 76 50 3.78 4.10 (+8%) -1641.0
1949 PHA AL 15 11 31 28 15 4 1 213.7 210 89 115 43 3.75 4.12 (+9%) -2371.3
1950 PHA AL 1 5 11 9 2 0 0 66.7 75 48 56 15 6.48 4.36 (-49%) -3035.3
1951 PHA AL 5 11 22 22 4 0 0 125.0 141 78 72 29 5.62 4.04 (-39%) -2796.8
1952 PHA AL 1 2 18 3 1 0 0 58.7 71 42 28 14 6.44 3.70 (-74%) -1089.3

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
226 472 22 88 10 1 1 32 0 15 69 0.186 0.213 0.218 0.431 -2518.1

Career AVG .186 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 28.3% below league average.

Career OBP .213 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 36.2% below league average.

Career SLG .218 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — 41.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.431 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — 39.0% 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
1941 PHA AL 4 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1942 PHA AL 32 50 1 8 0 0 0 2 0 0 10 0.160 .253 (-37%) .323 (-45%) .349 (-54%) .672 (-50%) -398.3
1945 PHA AL 11 18 3 8 2 1 0 2 0 0 0 0.444 — — — — 0.0
1946 PHA AL 32 71 1 13 1 0 0 3 0 0 9 0.183 .256 (-29%) .328 (-44%) .358 (-45%) .687 (-45%) -524.7
1947 PHA AL 36 82 3 14 1 0 0 2 0 0 17 0.171 .262 (-35%) .336 (-49%) .376 (-51%) .712 (-50%) -706.2
1948 PHA AL 29 82 5 14 1 0 1 8 0 3 10 0.171 .263 (-35%) .340 (-41%) .379 (-42%) .719 (-42%) -587.2
1949 PHA AL 31 77 5 18 2 0 0 11 0 7 10 0.234 .262 (-11%) .343 (-13%) .384 (-32%) .727 (-23%) -301.7
1950 PHA AL 11 26 2 5 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0.192 — — — — 0.0
1951 PHA AL 22 42 2 8 3 0 0 2 0 4 6 0.190 — — — — 0.0
1952 PHA AL 18 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 221 0 83 201 13 20

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1941 PHA P 4 0 0 4 0 1
1942 PHA P 31 0 8 18 3 2
1945 PHA P 7 0 1 4 0 0
1946 PHA P 32 0 13 29 3 2
1947 PHA P 36 0 14 29 2 1
1948 PHA P 29 0 10 30 1 4
1949 PHA P 31 0 15 46 1 5
1950 PHA P 11 0 6 11 1 2
1951 PHA P 22 0 11 16 2 3
1952 PHA P 18 0 5 14 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 221