Bruce Campbell

Born: 10/20/1909 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 6/17/1995 in Fort Myers Beach, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1930-09-12 | Final Game: 1942-09-23

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Bruce Douglas Campbell

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Biography

Bruce Campbell was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1930 to 1942. Born in 1909, Campbell played in a total of 1,360 games, amassing 1,382 hits and achieving a commendable batting average of .290. Known for his power at the plate, he hit 106 home runs and drove in 766 runs, showcasing his ability to produce runs for his team. Additionally, Campbell demonstrated agility on the bases, stealing 53 bases throughout his career, which added a dynamic element to his playing style. Competing during an era that bridged the Great Depression, Campbell's contributions on the field provided a sense of continuity and excitement for fans during challenging times. His skill set and offensive production made him a valuable asset, and he remains a noteworthy figure in the history of baseball for his consistent performance and contributions to the teams he played for. Campbell's legacy is remembered by baseball enthusiasts and historians, highlighting the impact he had in the game during his active years.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1360	4762	759	1382	295	87	106	766	53	548	584	0.290	0.367	0.455	0.822	12511.2

Career AVG .290 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — +5.8% above league average.

Career OBP .367 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — +8.1% above league average.

Career SLG .455 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — +16.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.822 vs. league average 0.730 across their career seasons — +12.6% 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
1930	CHW	AL	5	10	4	5	1	1	0	5	0	1	2	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
1931	CHW	AL	4	17	4	7	2	0	2	5	0	0	4	0.412	—	—	—	—	0.0
1932	CHW	AL	7	18	3	4	1	0	0	2	0	0	2	0.222	—	—	—	—	0.0
1932	SLA	AL	139	593	83	169	35	11	14	85	7	40	102	0.285	.275 (+4%)	.335 (avg)	.391 (+15%)	.726 (+8%)	0.0
1933	SLA	AL	148	567	87	157	38	8	16	106	10	69	77	0.277	.270 (+3%)	.329 (+8%)	.377 (+21%)	.707 (+15%)	1737.5
1934	SLA	AL	138	481	62	134	25	6	9	74	5	51	64	0.279	.278 (avg)	.340 (+3%)	.392 (+5%)	.733 (+4%)	402.4
1935	CLE	AL	80	308	56	100	26	3	7	54	2	31	33	0.325	.279 (+16%)	.342 (+14%)	.399 (+24%)	.742 (+19%)	1130.1
1936	CLE	AL	76	172	35	64	15	2	6	30	2	19	17	0.372	.283 (+31%)	.349 (+26%)	.404 (+45%)	.753 (+36%)	1202.3
1937	CLE	AL	134	448	82	135	42	11	4	61	4	67	49	0.301	.276 (+9%)	.342 (+15%)	.398 (+18%)	.740 (+17%)	1571.2
1938	CLE	AL	133	511	90	148	27	12	12	72	11	53	57	0.290	.272 (+6%)	.341 (+5%)	.392 (+17%)	.734 (+12%)	1130.5
1939	CLE	AL	130	450	84	129	23	13	8	72	7	67	48	0.287	.274 (+5%)	.342 (+12%)	.393 (+14%)	.735 (+13%)	1278.2
1940	DET	AL	103	297	56	84	15	5	8	44	2	45	28	0.283	.267 (+6%)	.335 (+14%)	.387 (+15%)	.722 (+15%)	918.5
1941	DET	AL	141	512	72	141	28	10	15	93	3	68	67	0.275	.262 (+5%)	.332 (+9%)	.373 (+22%)	.705 (+16%)	1666.6
1942	WSN	AL	122	378	41	105	17	5	5	63	0	37	34	0.278	.253 (+10%)	.323 (+6%)	.349 (+11%)	.672 (+9%)	600.4

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
7	25	4	9	1	0	1	5	4	4	0.360

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1940	WS	DET	7	25	4	9	1	0	1	5	4	4	0.360

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1194	0	2186	105	105	27

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1930	CHA	OF	4	8	0	0	0
1931	CHA	OF	4	9	0	1	0
1932	CHA	OF	4	5	0	0	0
1932	SLA	OF	139	301	13	22	4
1933	SLA	OF	144	250	18	14	4
1934	SLA	OF	123	230	14	17	3
1935	CLE	OF	75	129	2	1	1
1936	CLE	OF	47	68	4	3	2
1937	CLE	OF	123	204	14	5	5
1938	CLE	OF	122	220	13	8	3
1939	CLE	OF	115	200	12	13	3
1940	DET	OF	74	133	6	6	0
1941	DET	OF	133	241	5	6	1
1942	WS1	OF	87	188	4	9	1