Bruce Look, baseball player, 1968-1968

Bruce Look

Born: 6/9/1943 in Lansing, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1968-04-17 | Final Game: 1968-09-29

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 183 lbs

Full name: Bruce Michael Look

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Biography

Bruce Look, born in 1943, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the 1968 season. As a position player, Look showcased his skills over the course of 59 games, where he compiled a batting average of .246. He recorded a total of 29 hits, contributing 9 RBIs to his team's efforts, although he did not hit any home runs throughout his brief career. Playing in an era characterized by significant transitions within the sport, Look's time in the league was marked by the end of the deadball era and the early stages of a more offensive-minded approach to baseball. His contributions, while modest in statistical terms, reflected the competitive spirit of the 1960s and the evolving dynamics of the game. Despite his limited tenure, Look's presence in the major leagues remains a testament to the hard work and dedication required to reach the pinnacle of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
59 118 7 29 4 0 0 9 0 20 24 0.246 0.353 0.280 0.632 79.0

Career AVG .246 vs. league average .237 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .353 vs. league average .299 across their career seasons — +18.0% above league average.

Career SLG .280 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 17.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.632 vs. league average 0.639 across their career seasons — near 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
1968 MIN AL 59 118 7 29 4 0 0 9 0 20 24 0.246 .236 (+4%) .298 (+18%) .340 (-18%) .638 (-1%) 79.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 41 29 202 20 1 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1968 MIN C 41 29 202 20 1 5

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 41

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Michigan State University East Lansing MI 1964