Bruce Campbell
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1930-1942)
Bruce Campbell was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1930 to 1942 for 5 teams, including the Chicago White Sox, a span of 13 seasons. In 1,360 career games, he hit .290 with 1,382 hits, 106 home runs, and 766 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 12,511.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 185 lb
- Died
- 6/17/1995 in Fort Myers Beach, FL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1930-09-12
- Last Game
- 1942-09-23
Full name: Bruce Douglas Campbell
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,360 | 4,762 | 759 | 1,382 | 295 | 87 | 106 | 766 | 53 | 548 | 584 | .290 | .367 | .455 | .822 | 12,511 |
Career AVG .290 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — +5.8% above league average.
Career OBP .367 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — +8.1% above league average.
Career SLG .455 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — +16.5% above league average.
Career OPS .822 vs. league average .730 across their career seasons — +12.6% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | CHA | AL | 5 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1931 | CHA | AL | 4 | 17 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .412 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1932 | CHA | AL | 7 | 18 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1932 | SLA | AL | 139 | 593 | 83 | 169 | 35 | 11 | 14 | 85 | 7 | 40 | 102 | .285 | .275 (+4%) | .335 (avg) | .391 (+15%) | .726 (+8%) | 0.0 |
| 1933 | SLA | AL | 148 | 567 | 87 | 157 | 38 | 8 | 16 | 106 | 10 | 69 | 77 | .277 | .270 (+3%) | .329 (+8%) | .377 (+21%) | .707 (+15%) | 1737.5 |
| 1934 | SLA | AL | 138 | 481 | 62 | 134 | 25 | 6 | 9 | 74 | 5 | 51 | 64 | .279 | .278 (avg) | .340 (+3%) | .392 (+5%) | .733 (+4%) | 402.4 |
| 1935 | CLE | AL | 80 | 308 | 56 | 100 | 26 | 3 | 7 | 54 | 2 | 31 | 33 | .325 | .279 (+16%) | .342 (+14%) | .399 (+24%) | .742 (+19%) | 1130.1 |
| 1936 | CLE | AL | 76 | 172 | 35 | 64 | 15 | 2 | 6 | 30 | 2 | 19 | 17 | .372 | .283 (+31%) | .349 (+26%) | .404 (+45%) | .753 (+36%) | 1202.3 |
| 1937 | CLE | AL | 134 | 448 | 82 | 135 | 42 | 11 | 4 | 61 | 4 | 67 | 49 | .301 | .276 (+9%) | .342 (+15%) | .398 (+18%) | .740 (+17%) | 1571.2 |
| 1938 | CLE | AL | 133 | 511 | 90 | 148 | 27 | 12 | 12 | 72 | 11 | 53 | 57 | .290 | .272 (+6%) | .341 (+5%) | .392 (+17%) | .734 (+12%) | 1130.5 |
| 1939 | CLE | AL | 130 | 450 | 84 | 129 | 23 | 13 | 8 | 72 | 7 | 67 | 48 | .287 | .274 (+5%) | .342 (+12%) | .393 (+14%) | .735 (+13%) | 1278.2 |
| 1940 | DET | AL | 103 | 297 | 56 | 84 | 15 | 5 | 8 | 44 | 2 | 45 | 28 | .283 | .267 (+6%) | .335 (+14%) | .387 (+15%) | .722 (+15%) | 918.5 |
| 1941 | DET | AL | 141 | 512 | 72 | 141 | 28 | 10 | 15 | 93 | 3 | 68 | 67 | .275 | .262 (+5%) | .332 (+9%) | .373 (+22%) | .705 (+16%) | 1666.6 |
| 1942 | WS1 | AL | 122 | 378 | 41 | 105 | 17 | 5 | 5 | 63 | 0 | 37 | 34 | .278 | .253 (+10%) | .323 (+6%) | .349 (+11%) | .672 (+9%) | 600.4 |
| Career · 14 seasons | 1,360 | 4,762 | 759 | 1,382 | 295 | 87 | 106 | 766 | 53 | 548 | 584 | .290 | — | — | — | — | 11,638 | ||
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
View full game log (1360 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 668 | 2289 | 386 | 671 | 59 | 382 | .293 |
| Away | 692 | 2471 | 374 | 710 | 47 | 382 | .287 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942-09-23 | MIN | NYY | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-09-22 | MIN | NYY | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-09-20 | MIN | PHA | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1942-09-20 | MIN | PHA | W | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1942-09-19 | MIN | PHA | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1942-09-19 | MIN | PHA | W | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1942-09-17 | MIN | CLE | L | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1942-09-16 | MIN | CLE | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-09-14 | MIN | DET | W | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-09-13 | MIN | DET | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1194 | 0 | 2186 | 105 | 105 | 27 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | CHA | OF | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931 | CHA | OF | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1932 | CHA | OF | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932 | SLA | OF | 139 | 0 | 301 | 13 | 22 | 4 |
| 1933 | SLA | OF | 144 | 0 | 250 | 18 | 14 | 4 |
| 1934 | SLA | OF | 123 | 0 | 230 | 14 | 17 | 3 |
| 1935 | CLE | OF | 75 | 0 | 129 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1936 | CLE | OF | 47 | 0 | 68 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| 1937 | CLE | OF | 123 | 0 | 204 | 14 | 5 | 5 |
| 1938 | CLE | OF | 122 | 0 | 220 | 13 | 8 | 3 |
| 1939 | CLE | OF | 115 | 0 | 200 | 12 | 13 | 3 |
| 1940 | DET | OF | 74 | 0 | 133 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1941 | DET | OF | 133 | 0 | 241 | 5 | 6 | 1 |
| 1942 | WS1 | OF | 87 | 0 | 188 | 4 | 9 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 30 |
| Right Field | 1166 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 22th | 4.0 | 336 | 0 |
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Bruce Campbell: the record in brief
The profile opens with Bruce Campbell's first major league game on September 12, 1930; the last one listed came on September 23, 1942. Club by club, the record runs the Chicago White Sox (1930 to 1932), the St. Louis Browns (1932 through 1934), the Cleveland Indians (1935 through 1939), the Detroit Tigers (1940 through 1941), and the Washington Senators (1942). Listed as an outfielder, Campbell batted left-handed and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 6-foot-1 and 185 pounds. Campbell was born on October 20, 1909, in Chicago, IL, USA. Campbell's death is recorded on June 17, 1995, in Fort Myers Beach, FL, USA. The given name on file is Bruce Douglas Campbell.
The batting record for Campbell: 1,360 games, 1,382 hits in 4,762 at bats, and a .290 average, adding 106 homers, 766 runs batted in, and 53 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .367 and the slugging percentage .455, for an OPS of .822. The league as a whole hit .274 across Campbell's seasons, which puts the .290 career mark 5.8% above average.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bruce Campbell
- What years did Bruce Campbell play?
- Bruce Campbell played in Major League Baseball from 1930 to 1942.
- Was Bruce Campbell a pitcher?
- No. Bruce Campbell was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Bruce Campbell hit?
- Bruce Campbell hit 106 career home runs with 1,382 hits.
- What teams did Bruce Campbell play for?
- Bruce Campbell played for 5 teams: the Chicago White Sox (1930–1932), the St. Louis Browns (1932–1934), the Cleveland Indians (1935–1939), the Detroit Tigers (1940–1941), and the Washington Senators (1942).
- What were Bruce Campbell's career stats?
- In 1,360 games, Bruce Campbell had 1,382 hits, 106 home runs, 766 RBI, 759 runs, and 53 stolen bases, with a .290 batting average.
- What position did Bruce Campbell play?
- Bruce Campbell played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bruce Campbell and how much did he weigh?
- Bruce Campbell was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Bruce Campbell hit each season?
- Bruce Campbell's home runs by season: 0 in 1930, 2 in 1931, 14 in 1932, 16 in 1933, 9 in 1934, 7 in 1935, 6 in 1936, 4 in 1937, 12 in 1938, 8 in 1939, 8 in 1940, 15 in 1941, and 5 in 1942. His most in one season was 16, in 1933.
- What was Bruce Campbell's career batting average?
- Bruce Campbell batted .290 over his career, with 1,382 hits in 4,762 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bruce Campbell have?
- Bruce Campbell drove in 766 runs in his career.
- Is Bruce Campbell in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bruce Campbell has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.