Vic Bradford, baseball player, 1943-1943

Vic Bradford

Born: 3/5/1915 in Brownsville, TN, USA

Died: 6/10/1994 in Paris, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 1943-05-01 | Final Game: 1943-05-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Henry Victor Bradford

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Biography

Vic Bradford was a professional baseball player born in 1915, whose career spanned a brief period during the early 1940s. He played as a position player in Major League Baseball, featuring in six games for the team during the 1943 season. Although Bradford's time in the league was short-lived, he made his mark on the game during a challenging era marked by World War II, when many players were drafted into military service, leading to a unique mix of talent in the game. During his six-game stint, Bradford recorded one hit and one run batted in, finishing with a batting average of 0.2. His performance reflects the intense competition and pressure that players faced during this time, as the league adapted to the absence of numerous star athletes. While he may not have achieved extensive statistical success, Bradford's participation in Major League Baseball during this pivotal period speaks to the resilience and dedication of players who contributed to the sport, even under challenging circumstances.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
6 5 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0.200 0.333 0.200 0.533 0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 21.9% below league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 42.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.533 vs. league average 0.671 across their career seasons — 20.6% 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
1943 NY1 NL 6 5 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1 0 3 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1943 NY1 OF 1 0 3 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Alabama Tuscaloosa AL 1938, 1939