Vic Bradford
Born: 3/5/1915 in Brownsville, TN, USA
Died: 6/10/1994 in Paris, KY, USA
MLB Debut: 1943-05-01 | Final Game: 1943-05-14
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Henry Victor Bradford
Biography
Vic Bradford was a professional baseball player born in 1915, whose career spanned a brief period during the early 1940s. He played as a position player in Major League Baseball, featuring in six games for the team during the 1943 season. Although Bradford's time in the league was short-lived, he made his mark on the game during a challenging era marked by World War II, when many players were drafted into military service, leading to a unique mix of talent in the game.
During his six-game stint, Bradford recorded one hit and one run batted in, finishing with a batting average of 0.2. His performance reflects the intense competition and pressure that players faced during this time, as the league adapted to the absence of numerous star athletes. While he may not have achieved extensive statistical success, Bradford's participation in Major League Baseball during this pivotal period speaks to the resilience and dedication of players who contributed to the sport, even under challenging circumstances.
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 | 0.200 | 0.333 | 0.200 | 0.533 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | NY1 | NL | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | NY1 | OF | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa | AL | 1938, 1939 |