Frank Bruggy, baseball player, 1921-1925

Frank Bruggy

Born: 5/4/1891 in Elizabeth, NJ, USA

Died: 4/5/1959 in Elizabeth, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1921-04-13 | Final Game: 1925-06-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Frank Leo Bruggy

Biography

Frank Bruggy, born in 1891, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1921 to 1925. Primarily serving as a position player, Bruggy played in 259 games throughout his career, showcasing his skills in an era that was transitioning from the deadball period to a more offensive-minded approach in the game. He finished his career with a respectable batting average of .277, a testament to his ability to make consistent contact and contribute offensively. During his time in the league, Bruggy recorded 172 hits, which included 6 home runs and 52 runs batted in, highlighting his capacity to produce runs for his team. Additionally, he demonstrated speed on the bases, stealing 12 bases over his career. While Bruggy may not have been a superstar, his contributions were significant in the context of his era, and he remains a notable figure in the history of early 20th-century baseball. His career, which ended in June 1925, reflects the evolution of the sport during a transformative period in American baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
259 620 53 172 27 2 6 52 12 43 72 0.277 0.329 0.356 0.686 -782.4

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 7 0 21 1 0 3
C 201 0 484 149 40 17

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 197
First Base 7