Bruce Edwards, baseball player, 1946-1956

Bruce Edwards

Born: 7/15/1923 in Quincy, IL, USA

Died: 4/25/1975 in Sacramento, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1946-06-23 | Final Game: 1956-09-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Charles Bruce Edwards

Biography

Bruce Edwards was a professional baseball player born in 1923, who played as a position player from 1946 until his retirement on September 13, 1956. His career spanned a transformative period in Major League Baseball, marked by the gradual integration of the sport and the emergence of new playing styles. Over the course of his ten-year career, Edwards appeared in 591 games, where he compiled a batting average of .256. He recorded 429 hits, 39 home runs, and 241 RBIs, showcasing his ability to contribute both at the plate and in clutch situations. Edwards was selected as an All-Star twice during his career, reflecting his status as one of the notable players of his era. He demonstrated speed on the bases with a total of 9 stolen bases, highlighting his versatility and athleticism. As a player who navigated the evolving landscape of baseball in the late 1940s and 1950s, Edwards left an imprint on the game, remembered for his contributions to the teams he played for and his performance during a dynamic period in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
591 1675 191 429 67 20 39 241 9 190 179 0.256 0.335 0.390 0.725 603.5

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
9 29 3 7 1 0 0 2 2 8 0.241

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1949 WS BRO 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.500
1947 WS BRO 7 27 3 6 1 0 0 2 2 7 0.222

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 12 0 89 8 4 8
2B 2 0 0 1 0 0
3B 21 4 13 28 5 3
C 429 17 1926 200 39 32
OF 25 0 37 2 5 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 429
First Base 12
Second Base 2
Third Base 21
Left Field 24

Awards & Honors

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1947 Most Valuable Player NL 4th 140.0 336 3
1946 Most Valuable Player NL 14th 20.0 336 0