Ken Brondell

Born: 10/17/1921 in Bradshaw, NE, USA

Died: 10/3/2004 in Van Nuys, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1944-05-03 | Final Game: 1944-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Kenneth Leroy Brondell

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Biography

Ken Brondell, born in 1921, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball during the 1944 season. Playing primarily as a position player, Brondell made his debut on May 3, 1944, and concluded his tenure on October 1 of the same year. Despite the challenges faced by players during World War II, when many athletes served in the military, Brondell's opportunity to compete at the highest level, even for a short span, speaks to his dedication to the sport. Over the course of his career, Brondell appeared in 8 games. Unfortunately, he did not record any hits, home runs, or runs batted in, finishing the season with a batting average of 0.0. His statistical record reflects the difficulties many players encountered during that era, as the war led to a significant shift in the quality and depth of talent in Major League Baseball. While his time in the spotlight was limited, Brondell remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing a time when the game was adapting to unprecedented social and global challenges.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	7	2	1	0	0	19.3	27	18	3	8	1	8.38	0

Career ERA 8.38 vs. league average 3.57 across their career seasons — 134.4% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1944	NY1	NL	0	1	7	2	1	0	0	19.3	27	18	8	1	8.38	3.57 (-134%)	-1096.3

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
8	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.683 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1944	NY1	NL	8	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	7	0	2	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1944	NY1	P	7	0	2	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	7