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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | CLE | AL | 5 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1911 | CLE | AL | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1912 | CLE | AL | 6 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1914 | CHC | NL | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
| 1918 | STL | NL | 18 | 68 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.221 | -165.3 |
| 1919 | SLA | AL | 67 | 196 | 23 | 50 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 23 | 23 | 0.255 | 12.3 |
| 1922 | SLA | AL | 23 | 64 | 7 | 18 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 0.281 | -47.3 |
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
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 2 |
| Second Base | 16 |
| Third Base | 83 |
| Shortstop | 1 |