Frank Bruggy

Born: 5/4/1891 in Elizabeth, NJ, USA

Died: 4/5/1959 in Elizabeth, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1921-04-13 | Final Game: 1925-06-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Frank Leo Bruggy

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Biography

Frank Bruggy, born in 1891, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1921 to 1925. Primarily serving as a position player, Bruggy played in 259 games throughout his career, showcasing his skills in an era that was transitioning from the deadball period to a more offensive-minded approach in the game. He finished his career with a respectable batting average of .277, a testament to his ability to make consistent contact and contribute offensively. During his time in the league, Bruggy recorded 172 hits, which included 6 home runs and 52 runs batted in, highlighting his capacity to produce runs for his team. Additionally, he demonstrated speed on the bases, stealing 12 bases over his career. While Bruggy may not have been a superstar, his contributions were significant in the context of his era, and he remains a notable figure in the history of early 20th-century baseball. His career, which ended in June 1925, reflects the evolution of the sport during a transformative period in American baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
259	620	53	172	27	2	6	52	12	43	72	0.277	0.329	0.356	0.686	-664.8

Career AVG .277 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .329 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .356 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 10.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.686 vs. league average 0.742 across their career seasons — 7.6% 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
1921	PHI	NL	96	277	28	86	11	2	5	28	6	23	37	0.310	.286 (+8%)	.344 (+7%)	.395 (+6%)	.739 (+7%)	398.9
1922	PHA	AL	53	111	10	31	7	0	0	9	1	6	11	0.279	.285 (-2%)	.345 (-7%)	.397 (-14%)	.743 (-11%)	-211.6
1923	PHA	AL	54	105	4	22	3	0	1	6	1	4	9	0.210	.282 (-26%)	.344 (-29%)	.390 (-32%)	.734 (-30%)	-576.1
1924	PHA	AL	50	113	9	30	6	0	0	8	4	8	15	0.265	.283 (-6%)	.345 (-9%)	.389 (-18%)	.734 (-14%)	-276.1
1925	CIN	NL	6	14	2	3	0	0	0	1	0	2	0	0.214	—	—	—	—	0.0