Sig Broskie, baseball player, 1940-1940

Sig Broskie

Born: 3/23/1911 in Iselin, PA, USA

Died: 5/17/1975 in Canton, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1940-09-11 | Final Game: 1940-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Sigmund Theodore Broskie

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Biography

Sig Broskie was a professional baseball player born in 1911, who played in the Major Leagues during a brief career from September 11 to September 29 in 1940. As a position player, Broskie participated in a total of 11 games, showcasing his skills in a competitive era marked by the tail end of the pre-war years. While his time in the Major Leagues was short, he made a notable contribution with a batting average of .273, amassing 6 hits and driving in 4 runs throughout his limited appearances. Despite the challenges of establishing a lasting legacy in a league filled with prominent stars, Broskie's performance reflected the determination and talent that characterized many players of his era. He did not record any home runs or stolen bases, but his ability to contribute offensively, particularly in key situations, highlighted his potential as a role player. Sig Broskie remains a part of baseball history, representing the numerous athletes who aspired to make their mark during a transformative period in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
11 22 1 6 1 0 0 4 0 1 2 0.273 0.304 0.318 0.623 0.0

Career AVG .273 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .304 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 9.2% below league average.

Career SLG .318 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 17.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.623 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — 13.9% 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
1940 BSN NL 11 22 1 6 1 0 0 4 0 1 2 0.273 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 11 0 23 6 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1940 BSN C 11 0 23 6 2 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 11