Bill Brenzel

Born: 3/3/1910 in Oakland, CA, USA

Died: 6/12/1979 in Oakland, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1932-04-13 | Final Game: 1935-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 173 lbs

Full name: William Richard Brenzel

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Biography

Bill Brenzel, born in 1910, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1932 to 1935. Primarily playing as a position player, Brenzel appeared in a total of 76 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded 43 hits and drove in 19 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .198. While he did not achieve home run success, with a tally of 0 in that category, Brenzel contributed to his teams with 2 stolen bases, demonstrating his speed and base-running capabilities. Brenzel's career unfolded during the early 1930s, a period marked by the Great Depression and significant changes in the game of baseball. While he may not have left an indelible mark on the statistics of the era, his dedication to the sport and participation in the major leagues during a challenging time in American history reflect the resilience of players and the enduring appeal of baseball. After his final game on September 28, 1935, Brenzel's contributions to the game remained a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
76	217	16	43	9	1	0	19	2	8	15	0.198	0.227	0.249	0.476	-1042.1

Career AVG .198 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — 28.6% below league average.

Career OBP .227 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 33.2% below league average.

Career SLG .249 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 36.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.476 vs. league average 0.734 across their career seasons — 35.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1932	PIT	NL	9	24	0	1	1	0	2	0	0	4	0.042	—	—	—	—	0.0
1934	CLE	AL	15	51	4	11	3	0	3	0	2	1	0.216	.278 (-22%)	.340 (-28%)	.392 (-30%)	.733 (-29%)	-254.2
1935	CLE	AL	52	142	12	31	5	1	14	2	6	10	0.218	.279 (-22%)	.342 (-27%)	.399 (-33%)	.742 (-30%)	-787.9