Earle Brucker

Born: 5/6/1901 in Albany, NY, USA

Died: 5/8/1981 in San Diego, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1937-04-19 | Final Game: 1943-05-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Earle Francis Brucker

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Biography

Earle Brucker, born in 1901, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1937 until his retirement in 1943. As a position player, Brucker showcased his skills over the course of 241 games, where he accumulated 205 hits, 12 home runs, and 105 RBIs. With a batting average of .29, he established himself as a competent hitter during a time when the game was evolving, transitioning from the deadball era into a more power-oriented style of play. Brucker's contributions to his teams were notable not only for his offensive statistics but also for his versatility on the field. His two stolen bases indicated a measure of speed and strategic thinking, complementing his overall offensive prowess. While his career was relatively brief, lasting just over six seasons, Brucker left an indelible mark on the game, reflecting the grit and determination characteristic of players from his era. His journey through the league during a time of significant change in baseball history continues to resonate with fans and historians alike.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
2.0	2.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1945	2.0	2.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
241	707	87	205	53	8	12	105	2	97	65	0.290	0.376	0.438	0.815	1494.4

Career AVG .290 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — +7.7% above league average.

Career OBP .376 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — +11.6% above league average.

Career SLG .438 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — +14.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.815 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — +13.1% above 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
1937	PHA	AL	102	317	40	82	16	5	6	37	1	48	30	0.259	.276 (-6%)	.342 (+4%)	.398 (avg)	.740 (+2%)	174.9
1938	PHA	AL	53	171	26	64	21	1	3	35	1	19	16	0.374	.272 (+37%)	.341 (+28%)	.392 (+43%)	.734 (+36%)	1094.9
1939	PHA	AL	62	172	18	50	15	1	3	31	0	24	16	0.291	.274 (+6%)	.342 (+11%)	.393 (+12%)	.735 (+12%)	404.9
1940	PHA	AL	23	46	3	9	1	1	0	2	0	6	3	0.196	—	—	—	—	-180.4
1943	PHA	AL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0