Dick Brodowski
From BR Bullpen
Richard Stanley Brodowski
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 2", Weight 190 lb.
[edit] Biographical Information
Right-hander Dick Brodowski made a quick jump to the major leagues after a 21-5 season for the Marion Red Sox of the Ohio-Indiana League in 1951, his first year out of high school. Brodowski also led the league in strikeouts with 212 and chalked up a 2.60 ERA. Needless to say he also was the starting pitcher in the All-Star game.
After a 7-1 start for the Louisville Colonels in 1952, he was promoted to the Boston Red Sox and went 5-5, but never again lived up to his early promise after two years (1953-54) in the United States armed services.
He was traded to the Washington Senators in 1955 and had just short stays with the Senators over the next two years before being traded to the Cleveland Indians.
After some effective relief pitching with the PCL San Diego PAdres, Dick was given another look by the 1958 and 1959 Indians. He was at his best in his last season in 1959, going 2-2 plus five saves with an ERA of 1.80 in 18 appearances in relief. Overall, he was 9-11 in 72 games.
Brodowski has worked in the insurance business, liquor sales and with Shone and Webster Security since his days in baseball. Dick makes his home in Manchester, OH.
[edit] Source
Baseball Players of the 1950s
The Encyclopedia of Minor League Baseball: Third Edition
