Clarence Bruce

Born: 9/26/1924 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Died: 1/23/1990 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Clarence Earl Bruce

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Biography

Clarence Bruce, born in 1924, is an active professional baseball player known for his versatility as a position player. Throughout his career, he has participated in 72 games, where he has accumulated 52 hits, including one home run, and has driven in 16 runs. With a batting average of 0.217, Bruce showcases his dedication and persistence in the competitive landscape of modern baseball. Additionally, he has displayed his speed on the base paths, successfully stealing four bases. As a player active in today's game, Bruce represents a bridge between traditional baseball values and the evolving strategies of contemporary play. His contributions highlight the significance of adaptability and resilience, vital traits for any athlete navigating the challenges of a long career. With his ongoing presence in the league, Bruce continues to impact the game, embodying the spirit of perseverance that resonates with both fans and fellow players alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
72 240 24 52 9 2 1 16 4 12 0 0.217 0.254 0.283 0.537 -1069.1

Career AVG .217 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 17.6% below league average.

Career OBP .254 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 24.9% below league average.

Career SLG .283 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — 25.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.537 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — 25.0% 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
1947 HG NN2 40 128 18 28 6 2 1 9 2 9 0 0.219 .262 (-17%) .336 (-20%) .376 (-15%) .712 (-17%) -413.2
1948 HG NN2 32 112 6 24 3 0 0 7 2 3 0 0.214 .263 (-19%) .340 (-31%) .379 (-36%) .719 (-34%) -655.9

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
6 22 1 3 1 0 0 1 1 1 0.136

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1948 NLC HG 4 15 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0.067
1948 NWS HG 2 7 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.286

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 65 64 135 173 18 23
3B 7 6 7 7 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1947 HG 2B 39 38 76 103 10 15
1947 HG 3B 1 0 0 1 0 0
1948 HG 2B 26 26 59 70 8 8
1948 HG 3B 6 6 7 6 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 65
Third Base 7