Bob Brady

Born: 11/8/1922 in Lewiston, PA, USA

Died: 4/22/1996 in Manchester, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1946-08-24 | Final Game: 1947-04-17

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Robert Jay Brady

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Biography

Bob Brady, born in 1922, was a position player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball during the late 1940s. He played from August 24, 1946, to April 17, 1947, appearing in a total of four games. During his time in the league, Brady recorded one hit, resulting in a batting average of .167. Although he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, his presence on the field contributed to the post-World War II era of baseball, a time characterized by a resurgence in the sport as veterans returned home and new talent emerged. Despite his limited playing time, Brady's career reflects the challenges many players faced during the transition period following the war, as the league began to evolve and integrate new styles of play. His journey in baseball serves as a reminder of the multitude of players who contributed to the rich tapestry of the game, even if only for a short while. Brady's experience exemplified the determination and resilience prevalent among athletes of his time.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	6	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.167	0.286	0.167	0.452	0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 35.8% below league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 14.2% below league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 54.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.452 vs. league average 0.700 across their career seasons — 35.4% 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
1946	BSN	NL	3	5	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1947	BSN	NL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	1	0	4	2	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1946	BSN	C	1	0	4	2	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	1