Buddy Bradford

Born: 7/25/1944 in Mobile, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1966-09-09 | Final Game: 1976-07-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Charles William Bradford

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Biography

Buddy Bradford, born in 1944, was a professional baseball player who made significant contributions as a position player during his career from 1966 to 1976. Bradford showcased his talents in the Major Leagues, appearing in a total of 697 games. He recorded 363 hits, including 52 home runs, and drove in 175 runs, reflecting his capability as a power hitter despite a batting average of .226. Known for his speed on the bases, he also accumulated 36 stolen bases, adding an element of agility to his playing style. Bradford's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the emergence of new strategies and player dynamics. His time in the league coincided with the late 1960s through the mid-1970s, a period marked by significant changes, including the introduction of the designated hitter and shifts in pitching dominance. Though his statistics may not place him among the most celebrated players of his time, Bradford's contributions to his teams and the game itself remain a testament to his perseverance and adaptability in a competitive sport. His legacy is remembered as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, where even those with modest career numbers played pivotal roles in their teams' journeys.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
697	1605	224	363	50	8	52	175	36	184	411	0.226	0.311	0.364	0.676	336.7

Career AVG .226 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 9.7% below league average.

Career OBP .311 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .364 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.676 vs. league average 0.684 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
1966	CHW	AL	14	28	3	4	0	0	0	0	0	2	6	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1967	CHW	AL	24	20	6	2	1	0	0	1	1	1	7	0.100	—	—	—	—	0.0
1968	CHW	AL	103	281	32	61	11	0	5	24	8	23	67	0.217	.236 (-8%)	.298 (-7%)	.340 (-9%)	.638 (-8%)	-403.5
1969	CHW	AL	93	273	36	70	8	2	11	27	5	34	75	0.256	.248 (+3%)	.320 (+9%)	.369 (+14%)	.689 (+11%)	623.3
1970	CHW	AL	32	91	8	17	3	0	2	8	1	10	30	0.187	.253 (-26%)	.325 (-19%)	.385 (-26%)	.711 (-23%)	-348.8
1970	CLE	AL	75	163	25	32	6	1	7	23	0	21	43	0.196	.253 (-23%)	.325 (-11%)	.385 (-3%)	.711 (-7%)	-348.8
1971	CLE	AL	20	38	4	6	2	1	0	3	0	6	10	0.158	—	—	—	—	0.0
1971	CIN	NL	79	100	17	20	3	0	2	12	4	14	23	0.200	.249 (-20%)	.316 (avg)	.365 (-21%)	.682 (-11%)	0.0
1972	CHW	AL	35	48	13	13	2	0	2	8	3	4	13	0.271	—	—	—	—	130.7
1973	CHW	AL	53	168	24	40	3	1	8	15	4	17	43	0.238	.256 (-7%)	.325 (-3%)	.378 (+8%)	.703 (+3%)	95.8
1974	CHW	AL	39	96	16	32	2	0	5	10	1	13	11	0.333	.256 (+30%)	.324 (+28%)	.369 (+38%)	.693 (+33%)	568.0
1975	CHW	AL	25	58	8	9	3	1	2	15	3	8	22	0.155	.257 (-40%)	.327 (-16%)	.374 (-8%)	.701 (-12%)	-147.8
1975	STL	NL	50	81	12	22	1	0	4	15	0	12	24	0.272	.257 (+5%)	.327 (+12%)	.374 (+16%)	.701 (+14%)	-147.8
1976	CHW	AL	55	160	20	35	5	2	4	14	6	19	37	0.219	.255 (-14%)	.320 (-3%)	.360 (-3%)	.681 (-3%)	-61.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
OF	587	392	941	28	29	4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1966	CHA	OF	9	6	5	0	1	0
1967	CHA	OF	14	3	9	0	1	0
1968	CHA	OF	99	68	162	4	6	0
1969	CHA	OF	88	73	141	5	6	1
1970	CHA	OF	27	23	46	1	1	0
1970	CLE	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1970	CLE	OF	64	40	119	1	2	0
1971	CLE	OF	18	12	39	1	3	0
1971	CIN	OF	66	25	67	2	1	1
1972	CHA	OF	28	7	32	1	0	0
1973	CHA	OF	51	45	114	9	1	2
1974	CHA	OF	32	23	47	2	1	0
1975	CHA	OF	18	14	27	1	1	0
1975	SLN	OF	25	16	42	1	3	0
1976	CHA	OF	48	37	91	0	2	0