John Brackenridge

Born: 12/24/1880 in Harrisburg, PA, USA

Died: 3/20/1953 in Harrisburg, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1904-04-15 | Final Game: 1904-05-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0"

Full name: John Givler Brackenridge

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Biography

John Brackenridge was a professional baseball player born in 1880, who played in the early 20th century. His career spanned a brief period from April 15, 1904, to May 30, 1904, during which he participated in 7 games as a position player. Brackenridge recorded 2 hits over his limited playing time, resulting in a batting average of .154. He contributed 1 run batted in (RBI) and successfully stole 1 base, showcasing his speed on the base paths. Although Brackenridge's time in Major League Baseball was short-lived, his participation came during an era when the game was evolving rapidly, transitioning from the deadball era towards a more offensive-focused style of play. While he may not have achieved significant statistical milestones, his presence on the field reflects the spirit and dedication of players who laid the groundwork for future generations. His career is a reminder of the many individuals who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, each playing a role in the game's development.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	7	1	0	0	0	34.0	37	21	4	16	11	5.56	0

Career ERA 5.56 vs. league average 2.66 across their career seasons — 109.3% 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
1904	PHI	NL	0	1	7	1	0	0	0	34.0	37	21	16	11	5.56	2.66 (-109%)	-2061.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
7	13	0	2	0	0	0	1	1	1	3	0.154	0.214	0.154	0.368	0.0

Career AVG .154 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 37.7% below league average.

Career OBP .214 vs. league average .301 across their career seasons — 28.8% below league average.

Career SLG .154 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 52.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.368 vs. league average 0.622 across their career seasons — 40.8% 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
1904	PHI	NL	7	13	0	2	0	0	0	1	1	1	3	0.154	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	7	1	2	19	2	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1904	PHI	P	7	1	2	19	2	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	7