Bill Bradley
Born: 2/13/1878 in Cleveland, OH, USA
Died: 3/11/1954 in Cleveland, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1899-08-26 | Final Game: 1915-09-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: William Joseph Bradley
Biography
Bill Bradley was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century, showcasing his skills from 1899 until his retirement in 1915. Born in 1878, Bradley played a total of 1,461 games across his career, where he accumulated 1,471 hits, demonstrating his consistency at the plate with a career batting average of .271. His offensive prowess included 34 home runs and 552 runs batted in (RBIs), while his speed on the bases was evident with 181 stolen bases.
Bradley was known for his versatility and tenacity, contributing significantly to his teams in the context of the evolving game during the Deadball Era. His ability to combine power with speed made him a valuable asset on the field. Over his career, he left a lasting impact on the teams he played for, and his statistics reflect a player who was both reliable and effective in various aspects of the game. Bradley's legacy is remembered as part of the foundation that would shape the future of baseball in the years to come.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1461 | 5430 | 754 | 1471 | 275 | 84 | 34 | 552 | 181 | 290 | 531 | 0.271 | 0.317 | 0.371 | 0.688 | 5612.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1899 | CHC | NL | 35 | 129 | 26 | 40 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 12 | 17 | 0.310 | 282.0 |
| 1900 | CHC | NL | 122 | 444 | 63 | 125 | 21 | 8 | 5 | 49 | 14 | 27 | 61 | 0.282 | 175.6 |
| 1901 | CLE | AL | 133 | 516 | 95 | 151 | 28 | 13 | 1 | 55 | 15 | 26 | 28 | 0.293 | 652.7 |
| 1902 | CLE | AL | 137 | 550 | 104 | 187 | 39 | 12 | 11 | 77 | 11 | 27 | 23 | 0.340 | 3251.5 |
| 1903 | CLE | AL | 136 | 536 | 101 | 168 | 36 | 22 | 6 | 68 | 21 | 25 | 69 | 0.313 | 2385.3 |
| 1904 | CLE | AL | 154 | 609 | 94 | 183 | 32 | 8 | 6 | 83 | 23 | 26 | 76 | 0.300 | 1948.9 |
| 1905 | CLE | AL | 146 | 541 | 63 | 145 | 34 | 6 | 0 | 51 | 22 | 27 | 56 | 0.268 | 640.1 |
| 1906 | CLE | AL | 82 | 302 | 32 | 83 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 25 | 13 | 18 | 20 | 0.275 | 474.7 |
| 1907 | CLE | AL | 139 | 498 | 48 | 111 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 34 | 20 | 35 | 42 | 0.223 | -813.9 |
| 1908 | CLE | AL | 148 | 548 | 70 | 133 | 24 | 7 | 1 | 46 | 18 | 29 | 61 | 0.243 | 155.2 |
| 1909 | CLE | AL | 95 | 334 | 30 | 62 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 22 | 8 | 19 | 37 | 0.186 | -1465.5 |
| 1910 | CLE | AL | 61 | 214 | 12 | 42 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 23 | 0.196 | -1077.1 |
| 1914 | BRF | FL | 7 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1915 | KCF | FL | 66 | 203 | 15 | 38 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 18 | 0.187 | -996.8 |
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 | 1.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 18 | 3 | 161 | 13 | 2 | 11 |
| 2B | 3 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 3B | 1390 | 784 | 1755 | 2943 | 336 | 182 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 35 | 31 | 65 | 101 | 15 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1899 | CHN | 3B | 30 | 0 | 46 | 68 | 15 | 7 |
| 1899 | CHN | SS | 5 | 0 | 15 | 14 | 8 | 1 |
| 1900 | CHN | 1B | 15 | 0 | 128 | 13 | 2 | 10 |
| 1900 | CHN | 3B | 106 | 0 | 164 | 291 | 61 | 11 |
| 1901 | CLE | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901 | CLE | 3B | 133 | 0 | 192 | 298 | 37 | 25 |
| 1902 | CLE | 3B | 137 | 0 | 188 | 324 | 43 | 21 |
| 1903 | CLE | 3B | 136 | 0 | 151 | 299 | 37 | 18 |
| 1904 | CLE | 3B | 154 | 154 | 178 | 308 | 23 | 18 |
| 1905 | CLE | 3B | 146 | 146 | 190 | 313 | 29 | 17 |
| 1906 | CLE | 3B | 82 | 82 | 107 | 177 | 10 | 6 |
| 1907 | CLE | 3B | 139 | 139 | 164 | 278 | 29 | 18 |
| 1908 | CLE | 3B | 118 | 117 | 142 | 209 | 23 | 13 |
| 1908 | CLE | SS | 30 | 31 | 50 | 87 | 7 | 3 |
| 1909 | CLE | 1B | 3 | 3 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1909 | CLE | 2B | 3 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 1909 | CLE | 3B | 87 | 88 | 89 | 157 | 11 | 16 |
| 1910 | CLE | 3B | 61 | 58 | 89 | 126 | 10 | 8 |
| 1915 | KCF | 3B | 61 | 0 | 55 | 95 | 8 | 4 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| First Base | 18 |
| Third Base | 1392 |
| Shortstop | 36 |