Bruce Caldwell, baseball player, 1928-1932

Bruce Caldwell

Born: 2/8/1906 in Ashton, RI, USA

Died: 2/15/1959 in West Haven, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1928-06-30 | Final Game: 1932-06-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

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Biography

Bruce Caldwell was a professional baseball player born in 1906, whose career spanned from 1928 to June 30, 1932. Primarily known as a position player, Caldwell's contributions to the game were modest yet significant during a time when baseball was evolving in the wake of the Roaring Twenties and the Great Depression. He played a total of 25 games in Major League Baseball, where he recorded 7 hits and drove in 5 runs, culminating in a batting average of .184. Although he did not hit any home runs, he showcased his speed on the bases with 1 stolen base throughout his career. Caldwell played during an era marked by the transition from the deadball era's emphasis on speed and contact to a more power-oriented game. His playing style was characterized by an ability to contribute defensively and a knack for situational hitting, which was vital for teams looking to capitalize on small ball strategies prevalent at the time. While his career statistics may not reflect the lofty benchmarks of Hall of Famers, Caldwell's presence on the field during the early 1930s added to the rich tapestry of the sport's history, showcasing the diverse talent that graced Major League Baseball in its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
25 38 4 7 1 1 0 5 1 4 4 0.184 0.279 0.263 0.542 0.0

Career AVG .184 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — 33.7% below league average.

Career OBP .279 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 17.7% below league average.

Career SLG .263 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 33.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.542 vs. league average 0.732 across their career seasons — 26.0% 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
1928 CLE AL 18 27 2 6 1 1 0 3 1 2 2 0.222 — — — — 0.0
1932 BRO NL 7 11 2 1 0 0 0 2 0 2 2 0.091 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 7 0 18 0 2 2
OF 10 0 11 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1928 CLE 1B 1 0 4 0 0 1
1928 CLE OF 10 0 11 1 0 0
1932 BRO 1B 6 0 14 0 2 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 7
Right Field 10

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Yale University New Haven CT 1927, 1928