Earle Brucker
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1948)
Earle Brucker was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1948 for the Philadelphia Athletics. In 2 career games, he hit .167 with 1 hits.
- 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 210 lb
- Died
- 3/28/2009 in El Cajon, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1948-10-02
- Last Game
- 1948-10-03
Full name: Earle Francis Brucker
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .167 | .286 | .333 | .619 | 0 |
Career AVG .167 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 36.8% below league average.
Career OBP .286 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 16.0% below league average.
Career SLG .333 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 12.1% below league average.
Career OPS .619 vs. league average .719 across their career seasons — 13.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | PHA | AL | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .167 |
Last 2 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948-10-03 | PHA | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-10-02 | PHA | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego State University | San Diego | CA | 1947, 1948 |
Earle Brucker: the record in brief
Earle Brucker played a first major league game on October 2, 1948 and a last one on October 3, 1948. The team column never changes: it is the Philadelphia Athletics in 1948. At 6-foot-2 and 210 pounds, Brucker is listed as a catcher. The bio says Brucker hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. The recorded birth is August 25, 1925, in Los Angeles, CA, USA. Brucker died on March 28, 2009, in El Cajon, CA, USA. The bio lists the given name Earle Francis.
Brucker collected 1 hits in 6 at bats across 2 games, good for a .167 batting average. Measured against the leagues Brucker played in, the .167 career average compares with a .264 league average over the same seasons, 36.8% below the league. In OPS terms, Brucker's .619 stands 13.9% below the league's .719. The season table holds a single row: 1948 with the Philadelphia Athletics, 2 games, 6 at bats and 1 hits.
The position breakdown shows 2 games, all at catcher.
The college table lists San Diego State University in 1947 and 1948.
Frequently Asked Questions about Earle Brucker
- Was Earle Brucker a pitcher?
- No. Earle Brucker was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Earle Brucker hit?
- Earle Brucker hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Earle Brucker play for?
- Earle Brucker played for one team, the Philadelphia Athletics (1948).
- What were Earle Brucker's career stats?
- In 2 games, Earle Brucker had 1 hits, with a .167 batting average.
- What position did Earle Brucker play?
- Earle Brucker played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Earle Brucker and how much did he weigh?
- Earle Brucker was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 210 pounds.
- What was Earle Brucker's career batting average?
- Earle Brucker batted .167 over his career, with 1 hits in 6 at bats.
- Is Earle Brucker in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Earle Brucker has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.