Bruce Boisclair, baseball player, 1974-1979

Bruce Boisclair

Born: 12/9/1952 in Putnam, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1974-09-11 | Final Game: 1979-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Bruce Armand Boisclair

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Biography

Bruce Boisclair was an American professional baseball player, born in 1952, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1974 to 1979. Over the course of his career, Boisclair appeared in 410 games, showcasing his skills primarily as an outfielder. He made significant contributions at the plate, finishing his career with 241 hits and a batting average of .263. Boisclair was known for his ability to get on base and contribute to his team's offensive efforts, as evidenced by his 77 RBIs and 10 home runs. During his playing years, Boisclair demonstrated versatility and speed, recording 18 stolen bases, which added a dynamic element to his game. He played in an era that was marked by the transition from the late 1960s through the 1970s, a time when the game was evolving with a greater emphasis on power hitting and speed on the base paths. Boisclair's contributions to the teams he played for reflected the competitive spirit of the era, making him a noteworthy figure in the landscape of baseball during his tenure. His career, while not as widely recognized as some contemporaries, remains a testament to the talent and determination present in the league during the late 20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
410 917 114 241 47 6 10 77 18 86 183 0.263 0.324 0.360 0.684 -468.8

Career AVG .263 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .324 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .360 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — 5.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.684 vs. league average 0.708 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
1974 NYN NL 7 12 0 3 1 0 0 1 0 1 4 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1976 NYN NL 110 286 42 82 13 3 2 13 9 28 55 0.287 .255 (+12%) .320 (+9%) .360 (+4%) .681 (+6%) 372.4
1977 NYN NL 127 307 41 90 21 1 4 44 6 31 57 0.293 .264 (+11%) .329 (+9%) .401 (+2%) .730 (+5%) 355.9
1978 NYN NL 107 214 24 48 7 1 4 15 3 23 43 0.224 .257 (-13%) .323 (-9%) .378 (-15%) .702 (-12%) -514.0
1979 NYN NL 59 98 7 18 5 1 0 4 0 3 24 0.184 .265 (-31%) .329 (-36%) .397 (-36%) .727 (-36%) -683.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 11 2 22 1 0 1
OF 276 186 454 11 12 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1974 NYN OF 5 3 10 2 1 0
1976 NYN OF 87 60 156 3 3 1
1977 NYN 1B 9 2 19 1 0 1
1977 NYN OF 91 65 140 1 6 0
1978 NYN 1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1978 NYN OF 69 44 114 3 2 0
1979 NYN 1B 1 0 2 0 0 0
1979 NYN OF 24 14 34 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 11
Left Field 90
Center Field 54
Right Field 151