Dud Branom, baseball player, 1927-1927

Dud Branom

Born: 11/30/1897 in Sulphur Springs, TX, USA

Died: 2/4/1980 in Sun City, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1927-04-12 | Final Game: 1927-05-31

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Edgar Dudley Branom

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Biography

Dud Branom, born in 1897, was a professional baseball player who made his mark as a position player in the 1927 season. With a brief career that spanned from April 12 to May 31, Branom played in 30 games, showcasing his skills primarily during a time when Major League Baseball was beginning to embrace a more dynamic and aggressive style of play. His contributions on the field included 22 hits, 13 runs batted in, and a batting average of .234, reflecting the challenges many players faced in an era that was transitioning from the deadball period. Despite not hitting any home runs during his short career, Branom demonstrated speed on the bases, stealing 2 bases in his limited time with the team. His role as a position player highlighted the depth and versatility that were essential for teams during the late 1920s, a time when the sport was evolving and players were starting to adopt more aggressive offensive strategies. Branom's legacy, albeit modest, contributes to the rich tapestry of baseball history during a pivotal time in the game's development.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
30 94 8 22 1 0 0 13 2 2 5 0.234 0.250 0.245 0.495 -528.9

Career AVG .234 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 17.0% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 27.4% below league average.

Career SLG .245 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 37.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.495 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — 32.9% 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
1927 PHA AL 30 94 8 22 1 0 0 13 2 2 5 0.234 .282 (-17%) .344 (-27%) .392 (-38%) .736 (-33%) -528.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 26 0 231 17 7 18

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1927 PHA 1B 26 0 231 17 7 18

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 26