Bill Bradford
Right Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Bill Bradford was a right fielder who played in Major League Baseball for 6 teams, including the Indianapolis ABCs. In 139 career games, he hit .208 with 94 hits, 1 home runs, and 30 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Right Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 182 lb
Full name: William Alexander Bradford
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 139 | 451 | 44 | 94 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 30 | 11 | 40 | 5 | .208 | .280 | .264 | .544 | -1,372 |
Career AVG .208 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 21.0% below league average.
Career OBP .280 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 15.9% below league average.
Career SLG .264 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — 28.9% below league average.
Career OPS .544 vs. league average .704 across their career seasons — 22.8% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | AB3 | NAL | 19 | 66 | 4 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 2 | .197 | .272 (-28%) | .341 (-23%) | .392 (-27%) | .734 (-25%) | -279.3 |
| 1939 | SL3 | NAL | 28 | 103 | 13 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 14 | 2 | .165 | .274 (-40%) | .342 (-20%) | .393 (-41%) | .735 (-31%) | -508.1 |
| 1940 | MRS | NAL | 34 | 99 | 11 | 26 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 0 | .263 | .267 (-2%) | .335 (-5%) | .387 (-22%) | .722 (-14%) | -209.6 |
| 1941 | MRS | NAL | 2 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1941 | CAG | NAL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1942 | BBB | NAL | 23 | 63 | 7 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 | .254 | .253 (avg) | .323 (-1%) | .349 (-9%) | .672 (-5%) | -51.2 |
| 1942 | MRS | NAL | 6 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .111 | — | — | — | — | -51.2 |
| 1943 | NBY | NN2 | 25 | 90 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 1 | .200 | .255 (-22%) | .324 (-18%) | .346 (-29%) | .671 (-24%) | -324.1 |
| 1945 | BBB | NAL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 139 | 451 | 44 | 94 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 30 | 11 | 40 | 5 | .208 | — | — | — | — | -1,424 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (109 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 46 | 130 | 22 | 39 | 1 | 7 | .300 |
| Away | 63 | 202 | 14 | 43 | 0 | 21 | .213 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943-08-28 | NY5 | PH5 | L | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1943-08-23 | NY5 | HOM | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-07-25 | NY5 | NW2 | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1943-07-18 | NY5 | NW2 | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-07-18 | NY5 | NW2 | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-07-17 | NY5 | PH5 | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-07-16 | NY5 | NW2 | L | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-07-11 | NY5 | NW2 | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1943-07-04 | NY5 | BLG | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-06-27 | NY5 | NY6 | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2B | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 135 | 122 | 177 | 9 | 11 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | AB3 | OF | 19 | 19 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939 | SL3 | 1B | 1 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1939 | SL3 | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939 | SL3 | OF | 28 | 27 | 34 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| 1940 | MRS | 2B | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1940 | MRS | OF | 34 | 27 | 34 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 1941 | MRS | OF | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941 | CAG | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942 | BBB | OF | 20 | 18 | 30 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1942 | MRS | OF | 5 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1943 | NBY | OF | 26 | 24 | 50 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 1945 | BBB | OF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 2 |
| Third Base | 2 |
| Left Field | 26 |
| Center Field | 14 |
| Right Field | 95 |
Bill Bradford: the record in brief
Bill Bradford's record on this page is drawn from the season tables, which run from 1938 to 1945. The team column moves through the Indianapolis ABCs (1938), the St. Louis Stars (1939), the Memphis Red Sox (1940 through 1942), the Chicago American Giants (1941), the Birmingham Black Barons (1942 through 1945), and the New York Black Yankees (1943). Bradford is listed as a right fielder at 6 feet, 0 inches and 182 pounds. Bradford hit left-handed while throwing right-handed, per the bio block. Bradford was born on September 6, 1913, in Madison, AL, USA. Bradford's full given name, per the bio, is William Alexander Bradford.
The batting record for Bradford: 139 games, 94 hits in 451 at bats, and a .208 average; the totals also include 1 home run and 30 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .280 and .264 give Bradford a career OPS of .544. The league as a whole hit .264 across Bradford's seasons, which puts the .208 career mark 21.0% below average. By OPS the gap is 22.8% below league average (.544 against .704). 1940 produced Bradford's most hits, 26 of them for the Memphis Red Sox.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bill Bradford
- Was Bill Bradford a pitcher?
- No. Bill Bradford was a position player (Right Fielder).
- How many home runs did Bill Bradford hit?
- Bill Bradford hit 1 career home run with 94 hits.
- What teams did Bill Bradford play for?
- Bill Bradford played for 5 teams: the St. Louis Stars (1938–1939), the Memphis Red Sox (1940–1942), the Chicago American Giants (1941), the Birmingham Black Barons (1942, 1945), and the New York Black Yankees (1943).
- What were Bill Bradford's career stats?
- In 139 games, Bill Bradford had 94 hits, 1 home runs, 30 RBI, 44 runs, and 11 stolen bases, with a .208 batting average.
- What position did Bill Bradford play?
- Bill Bradford played primarily as a right fielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bill Bradford and how much did he weigh?
- Bill Bradford was listed at 6 feet and 182 pounds.
- How many home runs did Bill Bradford hit each season?
- Bill Bradford's home runs by season: 0 in 1938, 1 in 1939, 0 in 1940, 0 in 1941, 0 in 1942, 0 in 1943, and 0 in 1945. His most in one season was 1, in 1939.
- What was Bill Bradford's career batting average?
- Bill Bradford batted .208 over his career, with 94 hits in 451 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bill Bradford have?
- Bill Bradford drove in 30 runs in his career.
- Is Bill Bradford in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bill Bradford has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.