Herman Bronkie, baseball player, 1910-1922

Herman Bronkie

Born: 3/30/1885 in South Manchester, CT, USA

Died: 5/27/1968 in Somers, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1910-09-20 | Final Game: 1922-08-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Herman Charles Bronkie

Biography

Herman Bronkie was a professional baseball player born in 1885, who played primarily as a position player from 1910 until his retirement in 1922. Over the course of his career, Bronkie appeared in 122 games, during which he compiled a batting average of .241. His offensive contributions included 87 hits, one home run, and 24 runs batted in (RBIs), along with three stolen bases. His playing years coincided with a transformative period in Major League Baseball, characterized by the waning influence of the deadball era and the gradual emergence of more powerful hitters. Bronkie's career, while not marked by overwhelming statistics, reflected the grit and determination typical of early 20th-century players. Competing in an era where the game was evolving, he contributed to his teams with solid defensive skills and a competitive spirit, embodying the tenacity of the players of his time. His role in the game, although overshadowed by more prominent figures, remains a testament to the diverse tapestry of talent that filled the rosters of Major League teams during the early days of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
122 361 40 87 14 5 1 24 3 33 34 0.241 0.306 0.316 0.622 -200.3

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 0 15 2 1 3
2B 16 0 31 34 3 6
3B 82 3 99 171 20 17
SS 1 0 1 2 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 2
Second Base 16
Third Base 83
Shortstop 1