Fred Bratschi
Born: 1/16/1892 in Alliance, OH, USA
Died: 1/10/1962 in Massillon, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1921-07-24 | Final Game: 1927-04-12
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Frederick Oscar Bratschi
Biography
Fred Bratschi was a professional baseball player born in 1892, who played primarily as a position player during the early 1920s. His Major League Baseball career spanned from July 24, 1921, to April 12, 1927. Over his time in the league, Bratschi participated in 89 games, where he made a notable impact with a batting average of .276. He recorded 54 hits and contributed 22 runs batted in, showcasing his ability to get on base and support his teammates in scoring.
Competing during a transitional era in baseball that followed the deadball era, Bratschi's playing style emphasized contact hitting rather than power, as evidenced by his total of zero home runs throughout his career. While he did not steal any bases, his overall contributions were valuable to the teams he played for. As a part of the early 20th-century baseball landscape, Fred Bratschi remains a figure of interest for historians examining the evolution of the game and the various player profiles that filled the rosters of that time.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89 | 196 | 12 | 54 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 14 | 17 | 0.276 | 0.327 | 0.342 | 0.669 | -203.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | CHW | AL | 16 | 28 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
| 1926 | BOS | AL | 72 | 167 | 12 | 46 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 14 | 15 | 0.275 | -203.9 |
| 1927 | BOS | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 42 | 0 | 62 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | CHA | OF | 5 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926 | BOS | OF | 37 | 0 | 55 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 31 |
| Right Field | 11 |