Foghorn Bradley

Born: 7/1/1855 in Medford, MA, USA

Died: 4/3/1900 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1876-08-23 | Final Game: 1876-10-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: George H. Bradley

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Biography

Foghorn Bradley, born in 1855, was a notable pitcher in the early days of professional baseball, playing from 1876 until the end of the season on October 21 of that year. Competing during a formative period in the sport, Bradley made his mark in a league that was still establishing its identity and rules. He finished his brief career with a record of 9 wins and 10 losses, showcasing his competitive spirit on the mound. His earned run average (ERA) of 2.49 reflected a solid level of performance, indicating that he was able to limit opposing offenses effectively during an era that was transitioning towards more structured gameplay. Though he recorded only 16 strikeouts and 1 save, Bradley's contributions were significant given the context of the time, when pitching styles and strategies were still evolving. The late 19th century was characterized by various experimental approaches to the game, and Bradley's skill set contributed to the competitive landscape of that era. His career, albeit short, was part of the foundation that would support the growth and popularity of baseball in the United States.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
9	10	22	21	16	1	1	173.3	201	48	1	16	16	2.49	0

Career ERA 2.49 vs. league average 2.31 across their career seasons — 8.0% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1876	BSN	NL	9	10	22	21	16	1	1	173.3	201	48	16	16	2.49	2.31 (-8%)	-434.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
22	82	12	19	2	1	0	8	0	2	3	0.232	0.250	0.280	0.530	-124.5

Career AVG .232 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 12.7% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — 9.9% below league average.

Career SLG .280 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 12.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.530 vs. league average 0.598 across their career seasons — 11.3% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1876	BSN	NL	22	82	12	19	2	1	0	8	0	2	3	0.232	.265 (-13%)	.277 (-10%)	.320 (-13%)	.598 (-11%)	-124.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	4	0	2	0	1	0
P	22	0	10	24	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1876	BSN	OF	4	0	2	0	1	0
1876	BSN	P	22	0	10	24	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	22
Right Field	4