Bruce Konopka

Born: 9/16/1919 in Hammond, IN, USA

Died: 9/27/1996 in Denver, CO, USA

MLB Debut: 1942-06-07 | Final Game: 1946-09-29

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Bruno Bruce Konopka

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Biography

Bruce Konopka, born in 1919, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1942 to 1946. His career unfolded during a tumultuous time in American history, as World War II significantly impacted the sport and led to a shortage of players in the Major Leagues. Despite these challenges, Konopka made his mark in the game, appearing in 45 games over his career. With a batting average of .238, Konopka recorded 25 hits and drove in 10 runs, showcasing his contributions to the teams he played for. While he did not hit any home runs and did not steal any bases, his role as a position player was essential during the war years, as he provided depth and support to his team's roster. Though his career statistics may not reflect the prowess of some of his contemporaries, Konopka's participation in Major League Baseball during this era highlights the resilience of the sport amidst global upheaval.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
45	105	9	25	4	1	0	10	0	5	9	0.238	0.273	0.295	0.568	-288.7

Career AVG .238 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 6.8% below league average.

Career OBP .273 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 16.3% below league average.

Career SLG .295 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 16.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.568 vs. league average 0.677 across their career seasons — 16.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1942	PHA	AL	5	10	2	3	0	0	1	1	0	0.300	—	—	—	—	0.0
1943	PHA	AL	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1946	PHA	AL	38	93	7	22	4	1	9	4	8	0.237	.256 (-8%)	.328 (-19%)	.358 (-16%)	.687 (-17%)	-288.7