Buddy Pritchard, baseball player, 1957-1957

Buddy Pritchard

Born: 1/25/1936 in South Gate, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1957-04-21 | Final Game: 1957-09-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Harold William Pritchard

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Biography

Buddy Pritchard was a professional baseball player born in 1936, who played in the Major Leagues for a brief period during the 1957 season. Primarily serving as a position player, Pritchard's career spanned from April 21 to September 1 of that year, during which he appeared in 23 games. His time in the majors was marked by challenges, as he recorded only 1 hit in 11 at-bats, resulting in a batting average of .091. Despite not making a significant statistical impact, his participation in the league contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during the late 1950s, a time when the game was evolving post-World War II and integrating new talent. Pritchard's career, while short-lived, reflects the experiences of many players in the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball at that time. The 1957 season was notable not just for the players on the field, but also for the changes and developments in the sport, including the ongoing integration of players from diverse backgrounds. Though he did not record any home runs or RBIs, and did not steal any bases, Pritchard's journey in baseball serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who aspired to leave their mark in the game, regardless of the statistics that ultimately define their careers.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
23 11 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.091 0.091 0.091 0.182 0.0

Career AVG .091 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 64.7% below league average.

Career OBP .091 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 71.9% below league average.

Career SLG .091 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 76.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.182 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — 74.6% 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
1957 PIT NL 23 11 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.091 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 3 0 0 1 0 0
SS 10 2 11 7 1 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1957 PIT 2B 3 0 0 1 0 0
1957 PIT SS 10 2 11 7 1 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 3
Shortstop 10

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Southern California Los Angeles CA 1955, 1956