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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | BRO | NL | 92 | 292 | 24 | 78 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 25 | 1 | 34 | 20 | 0.267 | 154.6 |
| 1947 | BRO | NL | 130 | 471 | 53 | 139 | 15 | 8 | 9 | 80 | 2 | 49 | 55 | 0.295 | 905.5 |
| 1948 | BRO | NL | 96 | 286 | 36 | 79 | 17 | 2 | 8 | 54 | 4 | 26 | 28 | 0.276 | 324.1 |
| 1949 | BRO | NL | 64 | 148 | 24 | 31 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 25 | 0 | 25 | 15 | 0.209 | -31.6 |
| 1950 | BRO | NL | 50 | 142 | 16 | 26 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 16 | 1 | 13 | 22 | 0.183 | -392.5 |
| 1951 | BRO | NL | 17 | 36 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1951 | CHC | NL | 51 | 141 | 19 | 33 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 16 | 14 | 0.234 | 0.0 |
| 1952 | CHC | NL | 50 | 94 | 7 | 23 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 12 | 0.245 | -134.0 |
| 1954 | CHC | NL | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1955 | WSN | AL | 30 | 57 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 6 | 0.175 | -144.4 |
| 1956 | CIN | NL | 7 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | BRO | C | 91 | 0 | 431 | 53 | 9 | 9 |
| 1947 | BRO | C | 128 | 0 | 592 | 58 | 11 | 11 |
| 1948 | BRO | C | 48 | 0 | 223 | 21 | 4 | 1 |
| 1948 | BRO | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948 | BRO | 3B | 14 | 0 | 8 | 20 | 4 | 0 |
| 1948 | BRO | OF | 21 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 1949 | BRO | C | 41 | 0 | 184 | 13 | 2 | 0 |
| 1949 | BRO | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949 | BRO | OF | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1950 | BRO | C | 38 | 0 | 176 | 19 | 4 | 3 |
| 1950 | BRO | 1B | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1951 | BRO | C | 9 | 0 | 37 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951 | CHN | C | 28 | 0 | 113 | 14 | 5 | 4 |
| 1951 | CHN | 1B | 9 | 0 | 69 | 8 | 4 | 5 |
| 1952 | CHN | C | 22 | 0 | 82 | 8 | 1 | 2 |
| 1952 | CHN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1955 | WS1 | C | 22 | 17 | 88 | 11 | 2 | 2 |
| 1955 | WS1 | 3B | 5 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 3 |
| 1956 | CIN | C | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | CIN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956 | CIN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 429 |
| First Base | 12 |
| Second Base | 2 |
| Third Base | 21 |
| Left Field | 24 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1947 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | C |
| 1947 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | C |
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 |