George Bradshaw, baseball player, 1952-1952

George Bradshaw

Born: 9/12/1924 in Salisbury, NC, USA

Died: 11/4/1994 in Hendersonville, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1952-08-10 | Final Game: 1952-09-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: George Thomas Bradshaw

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Biography

George Bradshaw, born in 1924, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball, playing primarily as a position player. His tenure in the league spanned from August 10 to September 19, 1952, during a transformative period in baseball history that saw the integration of the sport and the emergence of new styles of play. Although he appeared in only 10 games, Bradshaw made a notable impact during his time on the field. Over his short MLB career, Bradshaw recorded 5 hits and 6 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .217. While he did not hit any home runs or steal bases, his contributions were significant in the context of his limited opportunities. Bradshaw's experience reflects the challenges faced by many players of his era, where competition was fierce and opportunities were often scarce. Despite the brevity of his career, he remains a part of baseball history, representing the countless players who contributed to the game during the mid-20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
10 23 3 5 2 0 0 6 0 1 2 0.217 0.280 0.304 0.584 0.0

Career AVG .217 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 14.0% below league average.

Career OBP .280 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 14.3% below league average.

Career SLG .304 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 17.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.584 vs. league average 0.696 across their career seasons — 16.1% 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
1952 WSN AL 10 23 3 5 2 0 0 6 0 1 2 0.217 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 9 0 21 1 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1952 WS1 C 9 0 21 1 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 9