Tom Bradley

Born: 3/16/1947 in Asheville, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-09-09 | Final Game: 1975-09-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Thomas William Bradley

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Biography

Tom Bradley was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1975. Born in 1947, he made his debut during a transformative period in baseball history, as the sport was beginning to shift from the traditional styles of the pre-1960s to a new era characterized by more offensive play. Over the course of his career, Bradley compiled a record of 55 wins and 61 losses, with a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 3.72. He was known for his ability to strike out batters, finishing his career with a total of 691 strikeouts, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound. Bradley's playing style was marked by his competitiveness and ability to control the game, making him a valuable asset to his teams. Although he recorded only 2 saves, his contributions were often felt in high-leverage situations, where his pitching skills were crucial. His career spanned a significant era in baseball, and while he may not have achieved the superstar status of some contemporaries, his dedication to the game and solid performance helped to shape the competitive landscape of the 1970s. After retiring on September 15, 1975, Bradley left behind a legacy as a reliable pitcher who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
55	61	183	151	27	10	2	1017.7	999	421	86	311	691	3.72	0

Career ERA 3.72 vs. league average 3.62 across their career seasons — near 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
1969	LAA	AL	0	1	3	0	0	0	0	2.0	9	6	0	2	27.00	—	-
1970	LAA	AL	2	5	17	11	1	1	0	69.7	71	32	33	53	4.13	3.89 (-6%)	-
1971	CHW	AL	15	15	45	39	7	6	2	285.7	273	94	74	206	2.96	3.47 (+15%)	-
1972	CHW	AL	15	14	40	40	11	2	0	260.0	225	86	65	209	2.98	3.26 (+9%)	-
1973	SFG	NL	13	12	35	34	6	1	0	224.0	212	97	69	136	3.90	3.75 (-4%)	-
1974	SFG	NL	8	11	30	21	2	0	0	134.3	152	77	52	72	5.16	3.63 (-42%)	-
1975	SFG	NL	2	3	13	6	0	0	0	42.0	57	29	18	13	6.21	3.71 (-67%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
189	332	12	48	6	0	1	15	0	10	117	0.145	0.170	0.172	0.341	-2052.8

Career AVG .145 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 42.7% below league average.

Career OBP .170 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 47.3% below league average.

Career SLG .172 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — 53.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.341 vs. league average 0.692 across their career seasons — 50.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1969	LAA	AL	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1970	LAA	AL	17	18	0	3	1	0	1	1	9	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1971	CHW	AL	48	96	6	15	0	1	6	1	32	0.156	.249 (-37%)	.316 (-48%)	.365 (-49%)	.682 (-48%)	-769.2
1972	CHW	AL	43	91	1	12	2	0	3	1	34	0.132	.243 (-46%)	.310 (-54%)	.353 (-57%)	.664 (-56%)	-814.3
1973	SFG	NL	35	77	3	15	2	0	4	3	19	0.195	.256 (-24%)	.325 (-31%)	.378 (-42%)	.703 (-37%)	-469.4
1974	SFG	NL	30	40	2	3	1	0	0	3	19	0.075	—	—	—	—	0.0
1975	SFG	NL	13	10	0	0	0	0	1	1	4	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0