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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | PHI | NL | 96 | 277 | 28 | 86 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 28 | 6 | 23 | 37 | 0.310 | 325.1 |
| 1922 | PHA | AL | 53 | 111 | 10 | 31 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 0.279 | -227.3 |
| 1923 | PHA | AL | 54 | 105 | 4 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 0.210 | -585.9 |
| 1924 | PHA | AL | 50 | 113 | 9 | 30 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 0.265 | -294.4 |
| 1925 | CIN | NL | 6 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.214 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | PHI | C | 86 | 0 | 231 | 73 | 15 | 14 |
| 1921 | PHI | 1B | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1922 | PHA | C | 31 | 0 | 73 | 25 | 8 | 2 |
| 1923 | PHA | C | 34 | 0 | 72 | 23 | 5 | 1 |
| 1923 | PHA | 1B | 5 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1924 | PHA | C | 44 | 0 | 91 | 25 | 9 | 0 |
| 1925 | CIN | C | 6 | 0 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 197 |
| First Base | 7 |