Cal Broughton, baseball player, 1883-1888

Cal Broughton

Born: 12/28/1860 in Magnolia, WI, USA

Died: 3/15/1939 in Evansville, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1883-05-02 | Final Game: 1888-04-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Cecil Calvert Broughton

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Biography

Cal Broughton was a professional baseball player born in 1860, who played during the early years of Major League Baseball, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded styles of play that would emerge in subsequent decades. His career spanned from 1883 to 1888, during which he participated in 40 games, primarily as a position player. Broughton's contributions to the game were modest, as he recorded 27 hits and finished his career with a batting average of .189. While he did not hit any home runs, he managed to drive in 3 runs and did not steal any bases during his time in the league. Broughton's playing style reflected the limitations and challenges of the period, as offensive production was often lower than in later eras. Despite his relatively short career and limited statistical achievements, he was part of the foundational years of professional baseball, contributing to the sport's development and popularity in the United States. His legacy, though not defined by impressive numbers, remains a testament to the early players who laid the groundwork for future generations in America’s pastime. Broughton passed away after his playing days, but he remains a figure from an essential time in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
40 143 10 27 6 0 0 3 0 4 2 0.189 0.211 0.231 0.442 0.0

Career AVG .189 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 22.9% below league average.

Career OBP .211 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — 26.0% below league average.

Career SLG .231 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 29.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.442 vs. league average 0.613 across their career seasons — 28.0% 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
1883 CL2 NL 4 10 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 2 2 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1883 BL2 AA 9 32 1 6 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.188 — — — — 0.0
1884 MLU UA 11 39 5 12 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.308 — — — — 0.0
1885 SL4 AA 4 17 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.059 — — — — 0.0
1885 NY4 AA 11 41 1 6 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0.146 — — — — 0.0
1888 DTN NL 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 35 0 206 52 33 1
OF 6 0 8 3 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1883 CL2 C 4 0 14 5 1 0
1883 BL2 C 8 0 41 11 11 0
1883 BL2 OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
1884 MLU C 7 0 65 9 5 0
1884 MLU OF 5 0 7 3 0 0
1885 SL4 C 4 0 19 5 3 0
1885 NY4 C 11 0 61 19 13 1
1888 DTN C 1 0 6 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 35
Left Field 1
Center Field 4
Right Field 1