Earle Brucker, baseball player, 1948-1948

Earle Brucker

Born: 8/25/1925 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

Died: 3/28/2009 in El Cajon, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1948-10-02 | Final Game: 1948-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Earle Francis Brucker

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Biography

Earle Brucker, born in 1925, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball during the late 1940s. He played as a position player, making his debut on October 2, 1948, and concluding his MLB tenure just a day later on October 3, 1948. Brucker’s time in the major leagues was limited to just two games, where he recorded one hit in six at-bats, resulting in a batting average of .167. Despite not achieving significant statistical milestones, Brucker’s presence in the major leagues places him among the ranks of players from a transitional era in baseball history, as the sport was moving away from the post-war deadball era and beginning to embrace a new wave of talent. Although his career was short-lived, Brucker’s participation in the major leagues during this period reflects the challenges and opportunities faced by many players of his generation. His experience highlights the competitive nature of the sport and the difficulty of establishing a long-term career in the major leagues, particularly during a time when rosters were often filled with seasoned veterans returning from military service. Brucker's story remains a testament to the myriad of players who aspired to make their mark in baseball, even if only for a fleeting moment.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2 6 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.167 0.286 0.333 0.619 0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 36.8% below league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 16.0% below league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 12.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.619 vs. league average 0.719 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
1948 PHA AL 2 6 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.167 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

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

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1948 PHA C 2 0 6 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
San Diego State University San Diego CA 1947, 1948