Bruce Ogrodowski

Born: 2/17/1912 in Hoytville, PA, USA

Died: 3/5/1956 in San Francisco, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1936-04-14 | Final Game: 1937-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Ambrose Francis Ogrodowski

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Biography

Bruce Ogrodowski was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during the late 1930s. Born in 1912, he made his Major League Baseball debut on April 14, 1936, and concluded his career on October 3, 1937. Over the course of his brief but notable career, Ogrodowski appeared in 184 games, where he compiled a batting average of .231 with 119 hits, 4 home runs, and 51 RBIs. He also demonstrated some speed on the bases, recording 2 stolen bases during his time in the league. Ogrodowski's career unfolded in the midst of a transformative era in baseball, as the sport was beginning to see the integration of more diverse talents and the emergence of new playing styles. Though his time in the spotlight was relatively short, Ogrodowski's contributions to his teams were marked by a tenacious playing style that reflected the grit of his generation. His legacy is a part of the rich tapestry of the game, illustrating the experiences of players who navigated the complexities of the sport during that era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
184	516	65	119	25	4	4	51	2	21	37	0.231	0.263	0.318	0.581	-2333.0

Career AVG .231 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — 17.7% below league average.

Career OBP .263 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 23.9% below league average.

Career SLG .318 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — 20.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.581 vs. league average 0.747 across their career seasons — 22.2% 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
1936	STL	NL	94	237	28	54	15	1	1	20	0	10	20	0.228	.283 (-20%)	.349 (-26%)	.404 (-23%)	.753 (-24%)	-1186.6
1937	STL	NL	90	279	37	65	10	3	3	31	2	11	17	0.233	.276 (-16%)	.342 (-22%)	.398 (-19%)	.740 (-20%)	-1146.3