Angel Bravo, baseball player, 1969-1971

Angel Bravo

Born: 8/4/1942 in Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 1969-06-06 | Final Game: 1971-09-04

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Angel Alfonso Bravo

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Biography

Angel Bravo, born in 1942, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1971. Primarily serving as a position player, Bravo played a total of 149 games during his brief career. He was known for his versatility on the field, demonstrating a solid batting average of .248, which reflected his ability to make contact with the ball. Over the course of his time in the league, he accumulated 54 hits, including one home run, and drove in 12 runs, showcasing his contributions to the teams he played for. Bravo's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by increased integration and evolving playing styles. While he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, his journey in the sport reflected the dedication and passion that characterized many players of his time. With two stolen bases to his name, Bravo also displayed a willingness to capitalize on opportunities on the base paths. Although his Major League tenure was relatively short, Angel Bravo's contributions to the game remain a testament to the rich history of baseball during the late 1960s and early 1970s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
149 218 26 54 7 3 1 12 2 20 31 0.248 0.315 0.321 0.636 -256.9

Career AVG .248 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .315 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .321 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — 14.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.636 vs. league average 0.694 across their career seasons — 8.3% 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
1969 CHW AL 27 90 10 26 4 2 1 3 2 3 5 0.289 .248 (+16%) .320 (avg) .369 (+11%) .689 (+6%) 54.2
1970 CIN NL 65 65 10 18 1 1 0 3 0 9 13 0.277 .253 (+9%) .325 (+12%) .385 (-16%) .711 (-3%) -4.0
1971 CIN NL 5 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1971 SDP NL 52 58 6 9 2 0 0 6 0 8 12 0.155 .249 (-38%) .316 (-16%) .365 (-48%) .682 (-33%) 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1970 NLCS CIN 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
1970 WS CIN 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 56 35 66 1 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1969 CHA OF 25 23 44 0 1 0
1970 CIN OF 22 6 17 1 1 0
1971 SDN OF 9 6 5 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 13
Center Field 38
Right Field 9