Bill Bradford

Born: 9/6/1913 in Madison, AL, USA

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 182 lbs

Full name: William Alexander Bradford

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Biography

Bill Bradford, born in 1913, is an active position player known for his versatility on the field. With a career spanning several decades, he has played in 139 games where he has accumulated 94 hits, 1 home run, and 30 RBIs, showcasing his ability to contribute to his team's offense. Bradford's batting average stands at 0.208, reflecting the challenges he faces in maintaining consistent performance at the plate. Additionally, he has demonstrated speed on the bases, recording 11 stolen bases over his career. Bradford's playing style is characterized by his agility and willingness to take risks on the basepaths, making him a valuable asset in clutch situations. As a player in the contemporary era, he navigates the evolving landscape of Major League Baseball, where analytics and specialized roles have transformed how the game is played. His ongoing contributions to the sport highlight the enduring spirit of dedicated athletes who continue to strive for excellence, regardless of the challenges presented by the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
139	451	44	94	12	5	1	30	11	40	5	0.208	0.280	0.264	0.544	-1442.4

Career AVG .208 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 21.0% below league average.

Career OBP .280 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 15.9% below league average.

Career SLG .264 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — 28.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.544 vs. league average 0.704 across their career seasons — 22.8% 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
1938	AB3	NAL	19	66	4	13	2	2	0	5	3	5	2	0.197	.272 (-28%)	.341 (-23%)	.392 (-27%)	.734 (-25%)	-289.6
1939	SL3	NAL	28	103	13	17	2	1	1	8	3	14	2	0.165	.274 (-40%)	.342 (-20%)	.393 (-41%)	.735 (-31%)	-535.9
1940	MRS	NAL	34	99	11	26	4	0	0	10	2	7	0	0.263	.267 (-2%)	.335 (-5%)	.387 (-22%)	.722 (-14%)	-223.5
1941	MRS	NAL	2	8	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1941	CAG	NAL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1942	BBB	NAL	23	63	7	16	2	1	0	2	2	6	0	0.254	.253 (avg)	.323 (-1%)	.349 (-9%)	.672 (-5%)	-53.5
1942	MRS	NAL	6	18	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.111	—	—	—	—	-53.5
1943	NBY	NN2	25	90	8	18	2	1	0	5	1	7	1	0.200	.255 (-22%)	.324 (-18%)	.346 (-29%)	.671 (-24%)	-339.9
1945	BBB	NAL	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
5	17	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.118

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1939	ALC	SL3	5	17	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.118

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	1	11	0	0	1
2B	2	1	2	3	0	1
3B	2	0	0	0	0	0
OF	135	122	177	9	11	3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1938	AB3	OF	19	19	20	0	0	0
1939	SL3	1B	1	1	11	0	0	1
1939	SL3	3B	2	0	0	0	0	0
1939	SL3	OF	28	27	34	3	4	1
1940	MRS	2B	1	1	2	2	0	1
1940	MRS	OF	34	27	34	2	2	1
1941	MRS	OF	2	2	2	0	0	0
1941	CAG	2B	1	0	0	1	0	0
1942	BBB	OF	20	18	30	2	1	0
1942	MRS	OF	5	4	7	0	1	0
1943	NBY	OF	26	24	50	2	3	1
1945	BBB	OF	1	1	0	0	0	0