Bruno Block

Born: 3/13/1885 in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, USA

Died: 8/6/1937 in South Milwaukee, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1907-08-05 | Final Game: 1914-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: James John Block

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Biography

Bruno Block was a professional baseball player born in 1885, whose career spanned from 1907 to 1914. Primarily serving as a position player, Block appeared in 208 games over his tenure in Major League Baseball. He established himself as a reliable contributor at the plate, amassing 131 hits with a batting average of .232. Throughout his career, he demonstrated a knack for driving in runs, finishing with 69 RBIs and one home run to his name. Additionally, Block showcased his speed on the bases, stealing five bases during his time in the league. Playing during an era that was characterized by a transition in baseball styles and strategies, Block's contributions came at a time when the game was evolving in response to changing player dynamics and fan expectations. His career, while not marked by overwhelming statistical prowess, reflected the perseverance and determination of players in the early 20th century, a time when the sport was gaining popularity and establishing its place in American culture. Block's legacy, although modest in numbers, is a testament to the many players who laid the groundwork for future generations in the world of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
208	565	42	131	18	10	1	69	5	39	80	0.232	0.281	0.304	0.586	-1222.7

Career AVG .232 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 9.8% below league average.

Career OBP .281 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 13.0% below league average.

Career SLG .304 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 10.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.586 vs. league average 0.662 across their career seasons — 11.5% 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
1907	WSN	AL	24	57	3	8	2	1	0	2	0	2	10	0.140	.245 (-43%)	.304 (-44%)	.308 (-32%)	.613 (-38%)	-334.4
1910	CHW	AL	55	152	12	32	1	1	0	9	3	13	18	0.211	.249 (-16%)	.317 (-14%)	.326 (-30%)	.644 (-22%)	-521.1
1911	CHW	AL	39	115	11	35	6	1	1	18	0	6	14	0.304	.266 (+14%)	.336 (+1%)	.356 (+12%)	.693 (+7%)	95.3
1912	CHW	AL	46	136	8	35	5	6	0	26	1	7	21	0.257	.268 (-4%)	.335 (-13%)	.358 (+7%)	.694 (-3%)	-136.7
1914	CHF	FL	44	105	8	21	4	1	0	14	1	11	17	0.200	.255 (-22%)	.322 (-14%)	.339 (-24%)	.661 (-19%)	-325.9