Frenchy Bordagaray
Born: 1/3/1910 in Coalinga, CA, USA
Died: 4/13/2000 in Ventura, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1934-04-17 | Final Game: 1945-09-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Stanley George Bordagaray
Biography
Frenchy Bordagaray was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1934 to 1945. Born in 1910, Bordagaray made his debut during a transformative era in baseball, navigating through the tail end of the Great Depression and into the Second World War. He played in a total of 930 games, amassing 745 hits over his career, which culminated in a respectable batting average of .283. His offensive contributions included 14 home runs and 270 runs batted in, underscoring his ability to drive in runs at crucial moments.
Bordagaray was known for his versatility on the field, showcasing a combination of speed and skill that allowed him to steal 66 bases throughout his career. His playing style reflected the competitive spirit of the time, as he adapted to the evolving strategies of the game. While he may not have been a household name, Bordagaray's contributions to his teams during his career were significant, and he remains a notable figure in the history of baseball for his performances during a challenging period in American history. He retired from the game on September 30, 1945, leaving behind a legacy as a reliable player who made an impact in the major leagues.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 930 | 2632 | 410 | 745 | 120 | 28 | 14 | 270 | 66 | 173 | 186 | 0.283 | 0.331 | 0.366 | 0.697 | -1366.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | CHW | AL | 29 | 87 | 12 | 28 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 0.322 | -37.8 |
| 1935 | BRO | NL | 120 | 422 | 69 | 119 | 19 | 6 | 1 | 39 | 18 | 17 | 29 | 0.282 | -694.9 |
| 1936 | BRO | NL | 125 | 372 | 63 | 117 | 21 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 12 | 17 | 42 | 0.315 | 53.3 |
| 1937 | STL | NL | 96 | 300 | 43 | 88 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 37 | 11 | 15 | 25 | 0.293 | -370.8 |
| 1938 | STL | NL | 81 | 156 | 19 | 44 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 0.282 | -337.1 |
| 1939 | CIN | NL | 63 | 122 | 19 | 24 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 0.197 | -721.4 |
| 1941 | NYY | AL | 36 | 73 | 10 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 0.260 | -167.8 |
| 1942 | BRO | NL | 48 | 58 | 11 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0.241 | -173.0 |
| 1943 | BRO | NL | 89 | 268 | 47 | 81 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 6 | 30 | 15 | 0.302 | 736.8 |
| 1944 | BRO | NL | 130 | 501 | 85 | 141 | 26 | 4 | 6 | 51 | 3 | 36 | 22 | 0.281 | 372.4 |
| 1945 | BRO | NL | 113 | 273 | 32 | 70 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 49 | 7 | 29 | 15 | 0.256 | -26.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | WS | NYA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1939 | WS | CIN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 13 | 0 | 27 | 34 | 5 | 4 |
| 3B | 240 | 0 | 256 | 349 | 54 | 23 |
| OF | 450 | 0 | 877 | 37 | 17 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | CHA | OF | 17 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1935 | BRO | OF | 105 | 0 | 227 | 14 | 5 | 2 |
| 1936 | BRO | 2B | 11 | 0 | 20 | 28 | 4 | 3 |
| 1936 | BRO | 3B | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1936 | BRO | OF | 92 | 0 | 207 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| 1937 | SLN | 3B | 50 | 0 | 59 | 71 | 8 | 2 |
| 1937 | SLN | OF | 28 | 0 | 46 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1938 | SLN | 3B | 4 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| 1938 | SLN | OF | 29 | 0 | 67 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1939 | CIN | 2B | 2 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 1939 | CIN | OF | 43 | 0 | 60 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1941 | NYA | OF | 19 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1942 | BRO | OF | 17 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943 | BRO | 3B | 25 | 0 | 28 | 26 | 7 | 0 |
| 1943 | BRO | OF | 53 | 0 | 87 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| 1944 | BRO | 3B | 98 | 0 | 107 | 150 | 15 | 14 |
| 1944 | BRO | OF | 25 | 0 | 73 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1945 | BRO | 3B | 57 | 0 | 54 | 93 | 19 | 7 |
| 1945 | BRO | OF | 22 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 13 |
| Third Base | 239 |
| Left Field | 129 |
| Center Field | 164 |
| Right Field | 169 |