Fred Bratschi
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1921-1927)
Fred Bratschi was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1921 to 1927 for the Chicago White Sox and the Boston Red Sox, a span of 7 seasons. In 89 career games, he hit .276 with 54 hits and 22 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 170 lb
- Died
- 1/10/1962 in Massillon, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1921-07-24
- Last Game
- 1927-04-12
Full name: Frederick Oscar Bratschi
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 | .276 | .327 | .342 | .669 | -190 |
Career AVG .276 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .327 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 5.2% below league average.
Career SLG .342 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 12.9% below league average.
Career OPS .669 vs. league average .737 across their career seasons — 9.3% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | CHA | AL | 16 | 28 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1926 | BOS | AL | 72 | 167 | 12 | 46 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 14 | 15 | .275 | .279 (-1%) | .345 (-3%) | .390 (-11%) | .735 (-7%) | -190.2 |
| 1927 | BOS | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 89 | 196 | 12 | 54 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 14 | 17 | .276 | — | — | — | — | -190 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (89 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 51 | 108 | 8 | 35 | 0 | 17 | .324 |
| Away | 38 | 89 | 4 | 18 | 0 | 8 | .202 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927-04-12 | BOS | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926-09-26 | BOS | DET | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1926-09-22 | BOS | CLE | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1926-09-21 | BOS | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926-09-20 | BOS | CLE | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926-09-18 | BOS | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926-09-06 | BOS | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926-09-01 | BOS | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926-08-31 | BOS | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926-08-28 | BOS | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 31 |
| Right Field | 11 |
Fred Bratschi: the record in brief
July 24, 1921 and April 12, 1927 bracket Fred Bratschi's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. By club, Bratschi's seasons break down as the Chicago White Sox (1921) and the Boston Red Sox (1926 to 1927). Born on January 16, 1892, in Alliance, OH, USA, Bratschi is listed as an outfielder and threw and hit right-handed. Bratschi's listed size is 5-foot-10 and 170 pounds. The bio records the death on January 10, 1962, in Massillon, OH, USA. On the record, Fred Bratschi was born Frederick Oscar Bratschi.
In 89 games and 196 at bats, Bratschi batted .276 with 54 hits, along with 22 runs batted in. Bratschi's career OPS of .669 combines a .327 on-base mark with .342 slugging. The .276 career average is close to the .283 the league hit across the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .669 to a league .737, 9.3% below average. The hits column peaks at 46, in 1926. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .275 in 1926, did not top the league's .279.
Frequently Asked Questions about Fred Bratschi
- What years did Fred Bratschi play?
- Fred Bratschi played in Major League Baseball from 1921 to 1927.
- Was Fred Bratschi a pitcher?
- No. Fred Bratschi was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Fred Bratschi hit?
- Fred Bratschi hit 0 career home runs with 54 hits.
- What teams did Fred Bratschi play for?
- Fred Bratschi played for 2 teams: the Chicago White Sox (1921) and the Boston Red Sox (1926–1927).
- What were Fred Bratschi's career stats?
- In 89 games, Fred Bratschi had 54 hits, 22 RBI, and 12 runs, with a .276 batting average.
- What position did Fred Bratschi play?
- Fred Bratschi played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Fred Bratschi and how much did he weigh?
- Fred Bratschi was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 170 pounds.
- What was Fred Bratschi's career batting average?
- Fred Bratschi batted .276 over his career, with 54 hits in 196 at bats.
- How many RBI did Fred Bratschi have?
- Fred Bratschi drove in 22 runs in his career.
- Is Fred Bratschi in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Fred Bratschi has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.