Doc Bracken

Born: 5/12/1915 in Paducah, KY, USA

Died: 2/15/1994 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 192 lbs

Full name: Herbert Bracken

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Biography

Doc Bracken, born in 1915, is an active pitcher known for his competitive spirit and resilience on the mound. As a key member of his team's pitching rotation, Bracken showcases a blend of experience and adaptability, making him a valuable asset in today's dynamic game. With a career record of 4-3 and a 5.52 ERA, he continues to hone his skills and contribute to his team's efforts, demonstrating the determination characteristic of players who thrive in the modern baseball landscape. Bracken's career, while still unfolding, includes a total of 37 strikeouts, reflecting his ability to challenge hitters and maintain his presence as a formidable pitcher. Although he has yet to record a save, his role extends beyond statistics; he serves as a mentor to younger players and embodies the spirit of perseverance that defines baseball. As he remains active in the league, Bracken's journey emphasizes the ongoing evolution of the game and the enduring impact of seasoned players in shaping the future of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
4	3	8	6	2	0	0	45.7	47	28	3	34	37	5.52	0

Career ERA 5.52 vs. league average 3.78 across their career seasons — 45.9% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1946	CBE	NAL	0	2	2	2	0	0	0	14.7	17	12	8	16	7.36	3.59 (-105%)	168.9
1947	CBE	NAL	4	1	6	4	2	0	0	31.0	30	16	26	21	4.65	3.97 (-17%)	-640.7

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
8	17	2	2	1	0	0	3	0	0	0	0.118	0.118	0.176	0.294	0.0

Career AVG .118 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 54.7% below league average.

Career OBP .118 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 64.7% below league average.

Career SLG .176 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 52.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.294 vs. league average 0.700 across their career seasons — 58.0% 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
1946	CBE	NAL	2	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1947	CBE	NAL	6	11	2	2	1	0	0	3	0	0	0	0.182	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1	4	1	1	0	1	0	1	0	0	0.250

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1947	NWS	CBE	1	4	1	1	0	1	0	1	0	0	0.250

Playoff Career Pitching

W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA
1	0	1	0	0	9.0	6	1	7	5	1.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year	Round	Team	W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA
1947	NWS	CBE	1	0	1	0	0	9.0	6	1	7	5	1.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	8	6	2	8	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1946	CBE	P	2	2	2	0	0	0
1947	CBE	P	6	4	0	8	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	8