Mark Bradley
Born: 12/3/1956 in Elizabethtown, KY, USA
Died: 12/30/2024 in Louisville, KY, USA
MLB Debut: 1981-09-03 | Final Game: 1983-10-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Mark Allen Bradley
Biography
Mark Bradley, born in 1956, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1981 to 1983. Over the course of his career, he participated in 90 games, amassing a total of 23 hits, including 3 home runs. His contributions at the plate yielded 5 RBIs and a batting average of .204. Additionally, Bradley showcased his speed on the bases with 4 stolen bases, reflecting a level of athleticism that was valued during the era he played.
Although Bradley's career statistics may not reflect the dominance of some contemporaries, his journey through the major leagues during the early 1980s placed him in a transitional period for the sport. The early '80s were characterized by a balance of power hitting and speed, and Bradley's skill set contributed to his team's dynamics. After concluding his major league career on October 2, 1983, he remained a part of baseball’s rich history, representing the myriad of players who shaped the game during a time of evolving strategies and styles.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 | 113 | 13 | 23 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 36 | 0.204 | 0.274 | 0.327 | 0.602 | -277.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | LAD | NL | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | LAD | NL | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | NYN | NL | 73 | 104 | 10 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 35 | 0.202 | -277.6 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 44 | 18 | 45 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | LAN | OF | 6 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | LAN | OF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | NYN | OF | 35 | 18 | 41 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 15 |
| Center Field | 7 |
| Right Field | 23 |