Bill Bradford
Born: 8/28/1921 in Choctaw, AR, USA
Died: 8/22/2000 in Fairfield Bay, AR, USA
MLB Debut: 1956-04-24 | Final Game: 1956-04-24
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: William D. Bradford
Biography
Bill Bradford, born in 1921, was a professional baseball player who made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball on April 24, 1956. His career, although short-lived, encapsulated the experience of many players striving for recognition during the mid-1950s, a time marked by a competitive landscape as the sport continued to evolve in the post-World War II era.
Bradford played as a position player but had a single game in the majors, during which he did not achieve any hits, home runs, or RBIs, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. His career statistics reflect the challenges faced by many players during this period, where only a small fraction managed to maintain a long-lasting presence in the league. Despite the limited opportunity to showcase his skills at the highest level, Bradford's journey represents the aspirations and dedication of countless athletes who dreamed of leaving their mark in the world of baseball.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 521.0 | 469.0 | 46.0 | 105.0 | 13.0 | 6.0 | 1.0 | 28.0 | 38.0 | 4.0 | 9.0 | 0.224 | 0.284 | 0.284 | 0.568 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | 77.0 | 68.0 | 5.0 | 15.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 8.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.221 | 0.274 | 0.309 | 0.583 |
| 1939 | 137.0 | 118.0 | 12.0 | 23.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 12.0 | 16.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 0.195 | 0.289 | 0.254 | 0.543 |
| 1940 | 111.0 | 104.0 | 12.0 | 27.0 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0.260 | 0.294 | 0.327 | 0.621 |
| 1941 | 10.0 | 9.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.222 | 0.300 | 0.222 | 0.522 |
| 1942 | 87.0 | 81.0 | 10.0 | 20.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 5.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0.247 | 0.291 | 0.296 | 0.587 |
| 1943 | 96.0 | 86.0 | 7.0 | 18.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 8.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.209 | 0.277 | 0.256 | 0.533 |
| 1945 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | KC1 | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | KC1 | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | KC1 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |