Bill Brubaker, baseball player, 1932-1943

Bill Brubaker

Born: 11/7/1910 in Cleveland, OH, USA

Died: 4/2/1978 in Laguna Hills, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1932-09-08 | Final Game: 1943-07-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Wilbur Lee Brubaker

Biography

Bill Brubaker was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues from 1932 until 1943. Born in 1910, Brubaker played primarily as a position player, participating in a total of 479 games throughout his career. He recorded 413 hits, showcasing his ability to consistently reach base, and he contributed 22 home runs and 225 RBIs, reflecting a solid offensive presence in the lineup. With a career batting average of .264, Brubaker demonstrated a balanced approach at the plate, and he also displayed some speed on the bases, tallying 13 stolen bases during his time in the league. Brubaker's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, which saw the game evolving with the onset of the Great Depression and the early stages of World War II. His contributions to the teams he played for were significant, as he navigated the challenges of playing at a time when the competition was fierce and the stakes were high. While he may not have been a household name, Brubaker's consistent performance and versatility as a position player solidified his place in the history of the game.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
8.0 6.0 0 1.0 0 0 0 1.0 2.0 0 0 0.167 0.375 0.167 0.542

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
479 1564 208 413 85 10 22 225 13 151 239 0.264 0.333 0.373 0.706 -1699.3

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 17 0 110 5 0 7
2B 65 0 162 202 19 43
3B 350 0 316 607 61 39
OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
SS 15 0 19 22 3 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 17
Second Base 65
Third Base 349
Shortstop 15
Left Field 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of California - Los Angeles Los Angeles CA 1930, 1931, 1932