Bruce Connatser
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1931-1932)
Bruce Connatser was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1931 to 1932 for the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 2 seasons. In 35 career games, he hit .257 with 28 hits and 8 RBI.
- 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 170 lb
- Died
- 1/27/1971 in Terre Haute, IN, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1931-09-15
- Last Game
- 1932-09-25
Full name: Broadus Milburn Connatser
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 109 | 13 | 28 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 11 | .257 | .302 | .330 | .632 | -234 |
Career AVG .257 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — 6.8% below league average.
Career OBP .302 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 10.4% below league average.
Career SLG .330 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 15.3% below league average.
Career OPS .632 vs. league average .727 across their career seasons — 13.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | CLE | AL | 12 | 49 | 5 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 3 | .286 | — | — | — | — | -55.0 |
| 1932 | CLE | AL | 23 | 60 | 8 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 8 | .233 | .275 (-15%) | .335 (-16%) | .391 (-19%) | .726 (-18%) | -178.4 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 35 | 109 | 13 | 28 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 11 | .257 | — | — | — | — | -234 | ||
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 (35 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 13 | 32 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 6 | .250 |
| Away | 22 | 77 | 8 | 20 | 0 | 3 | .260 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932-09-25 | CLE | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932-09-25 | CLE | CHW | W | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1932-09-24 | CLE | CHW | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932-09-23 | CLE | CHW | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1932-08-28 | CLE | BOS | L | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932-08-28 | CLE | BOS | W | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1932-08-27 | CLE | NYY | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1932-08-26 | CLE | NYY | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1932-08-25 | CLE | NYY | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1932-08-24 | CLE | NYY | L | 5 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 26 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa | AL | 1925, 1926 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Bruce Connatser
- What years did Bruce Connatser play?
- Bruce Connatser played in Major League Baseball from 1931 to 1932.
- Was Bruce Connatser a pitcher?
- No. Bruce Connatser was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Bruce Connatser hit?
- Bruce Connatser hit 0 career home runs with 28 hits.
- What was Bruce Connatser's career batting average?
- Bruce Connatser batted .257 over his career, with 28 hits in 109 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bruce Connatser have?
- Bruce Connatser drove in 8 runs in his career.
- Is Bruce Connatser in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bruce Connatser has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.