Vic Bradford
Left Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1943)
Vic Bradford was a left fielder who played in Major League Baseball in 1943 for the New York Giants. In 6 career games, he hit .200 with 1 hits and 1 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
- Left Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 190 lb
- Died
- 6/10/1994 in Paris, KY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1943-05-01
- Last Game
- 1943-05-14
Full name: Henry Victor Bradford
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .200 | .333 | .200 | .533 | 0 |
Career AVG .200 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 21.9% below league average.
Career OBP .333 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .200 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 42.3% below league average.
Career OPS .533 vs. league average .671 across their career seasons — 20.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | NY1 | NL | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .250 |
Last 6 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943-05-14 | NY1 | CHC | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-05-13 | NY1 | CHC | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-05-09 | NY1 | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-05-05 | NY1 | BSN | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1943-05-02 | NY1 | BRO | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-05-01 | NY1 | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa | AL | 1938, 1939 |
Vic Bradford: the record in brief
According to the bio, Vic Bradford debuted on May 1, 1943 and played a final game on May 14, 1943. All of the seasons listed were played for the New York Giants. Bradford played primarily as a left fielder and both batted and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on March 5, 1915, in Brownsville, TN, USA and a listed size of 6 feet, 2 inches and 190 pounds. Bradford's death is recorded on June 10, 1994, in Paris, KY, USA. Bradford's full given name, per the bio, is Henry Victor Bradford.
In 6 games and 5 at bats, Bradford batted .200 with 1 hits; the totals also include 1 runs batted in. Set against a .256 league average for the same years, Bradford's .200 average sits 21.9% below it. The season table holds a single row: 1943 with the New York Giants, 6 games, 5 at bats and 1 hits.
Bradford appears at one position only: left field, in 1 games.
Before the majors, Bradford played college baseball at University of Alabama (1938 and 1939).
Frequently Asked Questions about Vic Bradford
- Was Vic Bradford a pitcher?
- No. Vic Bradford was a position player (Left Fielder).
- How many home runs did Vic Bradford hit?
- Vic Bradford hit 0 career home runs with 1 hits.
- What was Vic Bradford's career batting average?
- Vic Bradford batted .200 over his career, with 1 hits in 5 at bats.
- How many RBI did Vic Bradford have?
- Vic Bradford drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Vic Bradford in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Vic Bradford has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Vic Bradford play for?
- Vic Bradford played for the New York Giants.