Mike Brannock

Born: 10/25/1851 in Douglas, MA, USA

Died: 10/7/1881 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1871-10-21 | Final Game: 1875-08-28

Height: 5'8" | Weight: 162 lbs

Full name: Michael J. Brannock

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Biography

Mike Brannock was a professional baseball player born in 1851, who played during the early years of Major League Baseball. His career spanned from October 21, 1871, to August 28, 1875, a period marked by the league's formative years when the game was still evolving. As a position player, Brannock participated in a total of five games, where he recorded two hits, resulting in a batting average of .087. Although his offensive contributions were limited, he demonstrated speed on the bases with two successful stolen bases, showcasing a style of play that emphasized agility and base running. Brannock's time in the league coincided with a critical transition in baseball, moving away from the rules and styles of the 19th century and toward a more organized and competitive structure. Players like Brannock laid the groundwork for future generations, contributing to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if their individual statistics may not reflect the impact they had on the game. Despite his brief playing career, Brannock remains a part of the early narrative of baseball, a sport that was rapidly gaining popularity and shaping American culture.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
5 23 4 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0.087 0.087 0.087 0.174 0.0

Career AVG .087 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 67.0% below league average.

Career OBP .087 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — 68.4% below league average.

Career SLG .087 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 73.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.174 vs. league average 0.607 across their career seasons — 71.3% 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
1871 CH1 3 14 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.071 — — — — 0.0
1875 CH2 2 9 2 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0.111 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 5 3 3 5 8 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1871 CH1 3B 3 3 3 2 5 0
1875 CH2 3B 2 0 0 3 3 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 5