Bruce Sloan

Born: 10/4/1914 in McAlester, OK, USA

Died: 9/24/1973 in Oklahoma City, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1944-04-29 | Final Game: 1944-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Bruce Adams Sloan

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Biography

Bruce Sloan was an American professional baseball player born in 1914, who played as a position player during the 1944 Major League Baseball season. His career, though brief, spanned from April 29, 1944, to October 1, 1944, during a time when the sport was heavily influenced by World War II, which saw many star players enlisted in the armed forces. Sloan participated in 59 games, where he showcased his skills primarily as a utility player, contributing to his team's offensive efforts. Throughout his single season in the majors, Sloan recorded 28 hits, including one home run, and drove in nine runs, achieving a respectable batting average of .269. While he did not steal any bases, his overall performance reflected the competitive spirit of players who took the field during this era, often filled by those who were not in military service. Sloan’s contributions, although not monumental in the annals of baseball history, represent the dedication and resilience of players who participated in the sport during challenging times. His career remains a testament to the rich tapestry of baseball's past, particularly during the unique circumstances of the 1940s.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
3.0	3.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1933	3.0	3.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
59	104	7	28	4	1	1	9	0	13	8	0.269	0.350	0.356	0.706	83.9

Career AVG .269 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .350 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — +7.5% above league average.

Career SLG .356 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.706 vs. league average 0.683 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1944	NY1	NL	59	104	7	28	4	1	1	9	0	13	8	0.269	.261 (+3%)	.325 (+8%)	.357 (-1%)	.683 (+3%)	83.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	21	0	29	0	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1944	NY1	OF	21	0	29	0	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	3
Right Field	18

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Oklahoma City University	Oklahoma City	OK	1932