Bruce Ogrodowski
Born: 2/17/1912 in Hoytville, PA, USA
Died: 3/5/1956 in San Francisco, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1936-04-14 | Final Game: 1937-10-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Ambrose Francis Ogrodowski
Biography
Bruce Ogrodowski was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during the late 1930s. Born in 1912, he made his Major League Baseball debut on April 14, 1936, and concluded his career on October 3, 1937. Over the course of his brief but notable career, Ogrodowski appeared in 184 games, where he compiled a batting average of .231 with 119 hits, 4 home runs, and 51 RBIs. He also demonstrated some speed on the bases, recording 2 stolen bases during his time in the league.
Ogrodowski's career unfolded in the midst of a transformative era in baseball, as the sport was beginning to see the integration of more diverse talents and the emergence of new playing styles. Though his time in the spotlight was relatively short, Ogrodowski's contributions to his teams were marked by a tenacious playing style that reflected the grit of his generation. His legacy is a part of the rich tapestry of the game, illustrating the experiences of players who navigated the complexities of the sport during that era.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 184 | 516 | 65 | 119 | 25 | 4 | 4 | 51 | 2 | 21 | 37 | 0.231 | 0.263 | 0.318 | 0.581 | -2341.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | STL | NL | 94 | 237 | 28 | 54 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 0 | 10 | 20 | 0.228 | -1181.3 |
| 1937 | STL | NL | 90 | 279 | 37 | 65 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 31 | 2 | 11 | 17 | 0.233 | -1159.8 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 172 | 0 | 701 | 82 | 11 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | SLN | C | 85 | 0 | 314 | 32 | 4 | 6 |
| 1937 | SLN | C | 87 | 0 | 387 | 50 | 7 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 172 |