Bruce Maxwell, baseball player, 2016-2018

Bruce Maxwell

Born: 12/20/1990 in Wiesbaden, Hesse, Germany

MLB Debut: 2016-07-23 | Final Game: 2018-06-02

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 250 lbs

Full name: Bruce Tyrone Maxwell

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Biography

Bruce Maxwell, born in 1990, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 2016 to 2018. He made his Major League Baseball debut on July 23, 2016, and concluded his career on June 2, 2018. Over the course of his career, Maxwell appeared in 127 games, showcasing his skills primarily as a catcher. He was known for his solid defensive abilities behind the plate and his capacity to manage a pitching staff, which are essential traits for a player in his position. During his time in the league, Maxwell recorded 88 hits, including 5 home runs, and drove in 42 runs with a batting average of .24. Despite not being a prolific base stealer, he contributed to his team's offensive efforts in various ways. Maxwell's career unfolded during a period marked by evolving player dynamics and increased emphasis on analytics, which influenced how catchers were evaluated. His journey through the majors also made him a notable figure as he became the first Major League Baseball player to kneel during the national anthem in protest of social injustices, adding a layer of historical significance to his playing career.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
127 366 34 88 22 1 5 42 0 41 100 0.240 0.314 0.347 0.661 -709.3

Career AVG .240 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .314 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .347 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — 16.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.661 vs. league average 0.739 across their career seasons — 10.6% 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
2016 OAK AL 33 92 8 26 6 1 1 14 0 8 24 0.283 .255 (+11%) .321 (+5%) .417 (-4%) .738 (avg) -4.6
2017 OAK AL 76 219 21 52 12 0 3 22 0 31 63 0.237 .254 (-7%) .324 (+2%) .425 (-22%) .750 (-12%) -414.8
2018 OAK AL 18 55 5 10 4 0 1 6 0 2 13 0.182 .247 (-27%) .318 (-35%) .409 (-25%) .727 (-29%) -289.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 119 103 758 52 1 9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2016 OAK C 29 25 178 9 1 1
2017 OAK C 74 62 454 31 0 8
2018 OAK C 16 16 126 12 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 119
Designated Hitter 4