Rocky Bridges
Born: 8/7/1927 in Refugio, TX, USA
Died: 1/28/2015 in Coeur d'Alene, ID, USA
MLB Debut: 1951-04-17 | Final Game: 1961-10-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Everett Lamar Bridges
Biography
Rocky Bridges was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1951 to 1961. Born in 1927, he made his major league debut on April 17, 1951, and went on to play 919 games primarily as a position player. Bridges accumulated a total of 562 hits throughout his career, complementing his offensive contributions with 16 home runs and 187 RBIs. He finished his playing days with a batting average of .247 and recorded 10 stolen bases, showcasing a blend of hitting ability and speed on the base paths.
Bridges was recognized for his talents with an All-Star selection during his career, highlighting his impact during a competitive era in baseball marked by the emergence of powerful hitters and the integration of diverse talent into the league. His contributions to the teams he played for, including the Washington Senators and the Detroit Tigers, were significant, as he provided steady defense and versatility on the field. As a player who navigated the evolving landscape of Major League Baseball in the 1950s, Bridges left a lasting legacy that continues to be remembered by baseball historians and fans alike.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 919 | 2272 | 245 | 562 | 80 | 11 | 16 | 187 | 10 | 205 | 229 | 0.247 | 0.310 | 0.313 | 0.623 | -5620.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | BRO | NL | 63 | 134 | 13 | 34 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 0.254 | -304.1 |
| 1952 | BRO | NL | 51 | 56 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 0.196 | -211.9 |
| 1953 | CIN | NL | 122 | 432 | 52 | 98 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 6 | 37 | 42 | 0.227 | -2003.9 |
| 1954 | CIN | NL | 53 | 52 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0.231 | -165.3 |
| 1955 | CIN | NL | 95 | 168 | 20 | 48 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 1 | 15 | 19 | 0.286 | -224.5 |
| 1956 | CIN | NL | 71 | 19 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0.211 | 0.0 |
| 1957 | CIN | NL | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1957 | WSN | AL | 120 | 391 | 40 | 89 | 17 | 2 | 3 | 47 | 0 | 40 | 32 | 0.228 | 0.0 |
| 1958 | WSN | AL | 116 | 377 | 38 | 99 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 28 | 0 | 27 | 32 | 0.263 | -486.9 |
| 1959 | DET | AL | 116 | 381 | 38 | 102 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 35 | 1 | 30 | 35 | 0.268 | -476.7 |
| 1960 | CLE | AL | 10 | 27 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1960 | DET | AL | 10 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1960 | STL | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1961 | LAA | AL | 84 | 229 | 20 | 55 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 1 | 26 | 37 | 0.240 | -559.6 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 270 | 84 | 592 | 614 | 24 | 154 |
| 3B | 191 | 38 | 103 | 197 | 23 | 20 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 447 | 344 | 686 | 1161 | 62 | 244 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | BRO | 2B | 10 | 0 | 11 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| 1951 | BRO | 3B | 40 | 0 | 26 | 62 | 13 | 10 |
| 1951 | BRO | SS | 9 | 0 | 11 | 20 | 2 | 4 |
| 1952 | BRO | 2B | 24 | 0 | 35 | 34 | 1 | 11 |
| 1952 | BRO | 3B | 6 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 1952 | BRO | SS | 13 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| 1953 | CIN | 2B | 115 | 0 | 329 | 320 | 16 | 94 |
| 1953 | CIN | 3B | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953 | CIN | SS | 6 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1954 | CIN | 2B | 19 | 12 | 29 | 38 | 2 | 10 |
| 1954 | CIN | 3B | 13 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 1954 | CIN | SS | 20 | 0 | 11 | 15 | 0 | 2 |
| 1955 | CIN | 2B | 9 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 3 |
| 1955 | CIN | 3B | 59 | 35 | 48 | 88 | 5 | 7 |
| 1955 | CIN | SS | 26 | 6 | 11 | 19 | 1 | 4 |
| 1956 | CIN | 2B | 8 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956 | CIN | 3B | 51 | 0 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 1 |
| 1956 | CIN | SS | 7 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956 | CIN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1957 | CIN | 2B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1957 | CIN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1957 | CIN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1957 | WS1 | 2B | 14 | 14 | 33 | 40 | 2 | 7 |
| 1957 | WS1 | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1957 | WS1 | SS | 108 | 104 | 226 | 382 | 18 | 77 |
| 1958 | WS1 | 2B | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958 | WS1 | 3B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958 | WS1 | SS | 112 | 101 | 191 | 331 | 13 | 73 |
| 1959 | DET | 2B | 5 | 4 | 16 | 15 | 0 | 4 |
| 1959 | DET | SS | 110 | 108 | 179 | 293 | 24 | 66 |
| 1960 | CLE | 3B | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| 1960 | CLE | SS | 7 | 6 | 11 | 22 | 0 | 3 |
| 1960 | DET | 3B | 7 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1960 | DET | SS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1960 | SLN | 2B | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1961 | LAA | 2B | 58 | 49 | 113 | 139 | 3 | 23 |
| 1961 | LAA | 3B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961 | LAA | SS | 25 | 19 | 32 | 57 | 3 | 12 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 271 |
| Third Base | 189 |
| Shortstop | 448 |
| Left Field | 1 |