Dave Bartosch

Born: 3/24/1917 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 4/30/2006 in Nashville, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1945-04-28 | Final Game: 1945-07-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: David Robert Bartosch

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Biography

Dave Bartosch was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during a brief career in Major League Baseball. Born in 1917, he made his mark in the league during the 1945 season, a year marked by the aftermath of World War II and the gradual return of players to the diamond. Over the course of his career, Bartosch participated in 24 games, where he showcased his skills at the plate with a batting average of .255. He recorded 12 hits, contributing one RBI to his team's efforts, although he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases. Despite his limited time in the majors, Bartosch's career highlights the challenges and complexities of baseball during an era when many top players were still in military service. His performance, while modest in statistical terms, reflected the resilience and determination of players who filled the gaps left by those who were away. Bartosch's legacy remains a testament to the diverse talent pool that emerged during a unique period in baseball history. He played his last game on July 22, 1945, leaving a mark in the annals of a sport that was beginning to transition back to its pre-war stature.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
24	47	9	12	1	0	0	1	0	6	3	0.255	0.340	0.277	0.616	-53.9

Career AVG .255 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .340 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .277 vs. league average .355 across their career seasons — 22.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.616 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — 9.9% below 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
1945	STL	NL	24	47	9	12	1	0	0	1	0	6	3	0.255	—	—	—	—	-53.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	11	0	26	1	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1945	SLN	OF	11	0	26	1	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	4
Right Field	7