Herman Bronkie
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1910-1922)
Herman Bronkie was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1910 to 1922 for 4 teams, including the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 13 seasons. In 122 career games, he hit .241 with 87 hits, 1 home runs, and 24 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 165 lb
- Died
- 5/27/1968 in Somers, CT, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1910-09-20
- Last Game
- 1922-08-15
Full name: Herman Charles Bronkie
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 | 37 | .241 | .306 | .316 | .622 | -196 |
Career AVG .241 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 8.6% below league average.
Career OBP .306 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 6.9% below league average.
Career SLG .316 vs. league average .352 across their career seasons — 10.2% below league average.
Career OPS .622 vs. league average .681 across their career seasons — 8.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | CLE | AL | 5 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1911 | CLE | AL | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1912 | CLE | AL | 6 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1914 | CHN | NL | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1918 | SLN | NL | 18 | 68 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 4 | .221 | .255 (-14%) | .318 (-24%) | .326 (-5%) | .645 (-15%) | -164.6 |
| 1919 | SLA | AL | 67 | 196 | 23 | 50 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 23 | 23 | .255 | .262 (-3%) | .322 (+4%) | .347 (-6%) | .670 (-1%) | 5.9 |
| 1922 | SLA | AL | 23 | 64 | 7 | 18 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 7 | .281 | .285 (-1%) | .345 (-1%) | .397 (-6%) | .743 (-3%) | -36.8 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 122 | 361 | 40 | 87 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 24 | 3 | 33 | 37 | .241 | — | — | — | — | -196 | ||
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 (122 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 58 | 160 | 15 | 42 | 0 | 11 | .263 |
| Away | 64 | 201 | 24 | 45 | 1 | 19 | .224 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922-08-15 | SLA | MIN | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1922-08-15 | SLA | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1922-08-08 | SLA | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922-08-03 | SLA | PHA | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922-08-02 | SLA | PHA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1922-08-01 | SLA | BOS | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1922-07-31 | SLA | BOS | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1922-07-30 | SLA | BOS | W | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922-07-29 | SLA | BOS | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922-07-28 | SLA | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | CLE | 3B | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 1910 | CLE | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1911 | CLE | 3B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912 | CLE | 3B | 6 | 0 | 7 | 15 | 2 | 1 |
| 1914 | CHN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1918 | SLN | 3B | 18 | 0 | 18 | 43 | 1 | 2 |
| 1919 | SLA | 1B | 2 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 1919 | SLA | 2B | 16 | 0 | 31 | 34 | 3 | 6 |
| 1919 | SLA | 3B | 34 | 0 | 44 | 79 | 8 | 7 |
| 1922 | SLA | 3B | 18 | 0 | 24 | 31 | 5 | 7 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 2 |
| Second Base | 16 |
| Third Base | 83 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
Herman Bronkie: the record in brief
September 20, 1910 and August 15, 1922 bracket Herman Bronkie's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Bronkie played for the Cleveland Naps (1910 through 1912), the Chicago Cubs (1914), the St. Louis Cardinals (1918), and the St. Louis Browns (1919 through 1922). Bronkie, a third baseman by primary position, both batted and threw right-handed. Bronkie is listed at 5 feet, 9 inches and 165 pounds. Bronkie was born on March 30, 1885, in South Manchester, CT, USA. Bronkie's death is recorded on May 27, 1968, in Somers, CT, USA. Herman Bronkie was the playing name; the full given name is Herman Charles.
The batting record for Bronkie: 122 games, 87 hits in 361 at bats, and a .241 average, adding 1 home run and 24 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .306 clip and slugging .316, Bronkie finished with a .622 OPS. Over the seasons Bronkie played, league hitters batted .264; the .241 career figure is 8.6% below that. 1919 produced Bronkie's most hits, 50 of them for the St. Louis Browns.
Frequently Asked Questions about Herman Bronkie
- What years did Herman Bronkie play?
- Herman Bronkie played in Major League Baseball from 1910 to 1922.
- Was Herman Bronkie a pitcher?
- No. Herman Bronkie was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Herman Bronkie hit?
- Herman Bronkie hit 1 career home run with 87 hits.
- What teams did Herman Bronkie play for?
- Herman Bronkie played for 4 teams: the Cleveland Naps (1910–1912), the Chicago Cubs (1914), the St. Louis Cardinals (1918), and the St. Louis Browns (1919, 1922).
- What were Herman Bronkie's career stats?
- In 122 games, Herman Bronkie had 87 hits, 1 home runs, 24 RBI, 40 runs, and 3 stolen bases, with a .241 batting average.
- What position did Herman Bronkie play?
- Herman Bronkie played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Herman Bronkie and how much did he weigh?
- Herman Bronkie was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 165 pounds.
- How many home runs did Herman Bronkie hit each season?
- Herman Bronkie's home runs by season: 0 in 1910, 0 in 1911, 0 in 1912, 0 in 1914, 1 in 1918, 0 in 1919, and 0 in 1922. His most in one season was 1, in 1918.
- What was Herman Bronkie's career batting average?
- Herman Bronkie batted .241 over his career, with 87 hits in 361 at bats.
- How many RBI did Herman Bronkie have?
- Herman Bronkie drove in 24 runs in his career.
- Is Herman Bronkie in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Herman Bronkie has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.