Bobby Bragan
Born: 10/30/1917 in Birmingham, AL, USA
Died: 1/21/2010 in Fort Worth, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1940-04-16 | Final Game: 1948-06-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Robert Randall Bragan
Biography
Bobby Bragan was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1940 to 1948. Born in 1917, Bragan played primarily as a position player, participating in 597 games throughout his career. He recorded a total of 456 hits, 15 home runs, and 172 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .240. Known for his versatile skill set, he also demonstrated speed on the bases, achieving 12 stolen bases during his time in the league.
Bragan's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball history, marked by the integration of the game and the end of the deadball era. His contributions on the field were characterized by a competitive spirit and a gritty playing style. Though his statistical achievements may not place him among the most celebrated players of his era, Bragan's dedication to the game and his role in shaping the teams he played for remain noteworthy in the annals of baseball history. After retiring in June 1948, Bragan continued to be involved in the sport, further solidifying his legacy within the baseball community.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 597 | 1900 | 136 | 456 | 62 | 12 | 15 | 172 | 12 | 110 | 117 | 0.240 | 0.282 | 0.309 | 0.591 | -5715.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | PHI | NL | 132 | 474 | 36 | 105 | 14 | 1 | 7 | 44 | 2 | 28 | 34 | 0.222 | -2160.2 |
| 1941 | PHI | NL | 154 | 557 | 37 | 140 | 19 | 3 | 4 | 69 | 7 | 26 | 29 | 0.251 | -1815.2 |
| 1942 | PHI | NL | 109 | 335 | 17 | 73 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 20 | 21 | 0.218 | -1200.5 |
| 1943 | BRO | NL | 74 | 220 | 17 | 58 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 24 | 0 | 15 | 16 | 0.264 | -122.7 |
| 1944 | BRO | NL | 94 | 266 | 26 | 71 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 13 | 14 | 0.267 | -417.1 |
| 1947 | BRO | NL | 25 | 36 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 0.194 | 0.0 |
| 1948 | BRO | NL | 9 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | WS | BRO | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 7 | 0 | 14 | 11 | 0 | 2 |
| 3B | 24 | 0 | 14 | 33 | 2 | 0 |
| C | 140 | 0 | 518 | 75 | 12 | 16 |
| SS | 415 | 0 | 828 | 1227 | 129 | 234 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | PHI | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1940 | PHI | SS | 132 | 0 | 268 | 443 | 49 | 83 |
| 1941 | PHI | 2B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941 | PHI | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941 | PHI | SS | 154 | 0 | 322 | 437 | 45 | 86 |
| 1942 | PHI | C | 22 | 0 | 68 | 15 | 1 | 4 |
| 1942 | PHI | 2B | 4 | 0 | 13 | 10 | 0 | 2 |
| 1942 | PHI | 3B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942 | PHI | SS | 78 | 0 | 161 | 238 | 26 | 49 |
| 1943 | BRO | C | 57 | 0 | 253 | 34 | 8 | 6 |
| 1943 | BRO | 3B | 12 | 0 | 9 | 16 | 1 | 0 |
| 1944 | BRO | C | 35 | 0 | 130 | 20 | 3 | 5 |
| 1944 | BRO | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944 | BRO | 3B | 6 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 1 | 0 |
| 1944 | BRO | SS | 51 | 0 | 77 | 109 | 9 | 16 |
| 1947 | BRO | C | 21 | 0 | 56 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1948 | BRO | C | 5 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 142 |
| Second Base | 7 |
| Third Base | 23 |
| Shortstop | 420 |