Hugh Bradley

Born: 5/23/1885 in Grafton, MA, USA

Died: 1/26/1949 in Worcester, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1910-04-25 | Final Game: 1915-09-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Hugh Frederick Bradley

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Biography

Hugh Bradley was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 20th century, playing primarily as a position player from 1910 to 1915. Born in 1885, Bradley’s career unfolded during a transformative period in Major League Baseball, which was characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Over his six-season career, he participated in 277 games, amassing 238 hits and achieving a batting average of .261. His offensive contributions included 2 home runs and 117 runs batted in, underscoring his role as a reliable player in the lineup. In addition to his hitting prowess, Bradley demonstrated notable speed on the bases, finishing his career with 23 stolen bases. While not a household name in the annals of baseball history, his contributions during a pivotal time in the sport reflect the evolving strategies of the game. Bradley's career concluded on September 7, 1915, leaving behind a legacy tied to the foundational years of modern baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
277	913	84	238	46	12	2	117	23	59	90	0.261	0.314	0.344	0.658	-43.0

Career AVG .261 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .314 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .344 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.658 vs. league average 0.667 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
1910	BOS	AL	32	83	8	14	6	2	0	7	2	5	13	0.169	.249 (-32%)	.317 (-32%)	.326 (-12%)	.644 (-22%)	-322.7
1911	BOS	AL	12	41	9	13	2	0	1	4	1	2	11	0.317	—	—	—	—	0.0
1912	BOS	AL	40	137	16	26	11	1	1	19	3	15	22	0.190	.268 (-29%)	.335 (-18%)	.358 (-15%)	.694 (-16%)	-395.4
1914	PTF	FL	118	427	41	131	20	6	0	61	7	27	27	0.307	.255 (+20%)	.322 (+11%)	.339 (+13%)	.661 (+12%)	936.9
1915	PTF	FL	26	66	3	18	4	1	0	6	2	4	5	0.273	.250 (+9%)	.318 (-1%)	.332 (+9%)	.651 (+4%)	21.4
1915	BRF	FL	37	126	7	31	3	2	0	18	6	4	9	0.246	.250 (-2%)	.318 (-15%)	.332 (-9%)	.651 (-12%)	21.4
1915	NEW	FL	12	33	0	5	0	0	0	2	2	2	3	0.152	—	—	—	—	21.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	225	15	2110	119	20	92
C	4	1	9	0	0	0
OF	23	0	32	0	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1910	BOS	1B	21	15	181	7	1	9
1910	BOS	C	3	1	9	0	0	0
1910	BOS	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1911	BOS	1B	12	0	128	8	1	7
1912	BOS	1B	40	0	354	21	4	13
1914	PTF	1B	118	0	1132	60	12	52
1915	PTF	OF	15	0	20	0	1	0
1915	BRF	1B	26	0	246	22	1	7
1915	BRF	C	1	0	0	0	0	0
1915	BRF	OF	7	0	12	0	0	0
1915	NEW	1B	8	0	69	1	1	4