Branch Russell

Born: 10/9/1895 in South Boston, VA, USA

Died: 5/1/1959 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Branch Lee Russell

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Biography

Branch Russell, born in 1895, is an active position player who has made a significant impact in the world of baseball. Over the course of his career, he has played in 767 games, amassing 889 hits and showcasing his offensive prowess with a batting average of .309. Known for his power at the plate, Russell has hit 57 home runs and driven in 484 runs, demonstrating a capacity to produce in critical situations. In addition to his offensive capabilities, he has also displayed speed on the bases with 80 stolen bases, making him a versatile threat both at bat and on the field. Russell's career unfolds during a dynamic era in baseball, marked by evolving playing styles and strategies. His consistent performance and ability to contribute in multiple facets of the game underscore his importance as a player in contemporary baseball. As he continues to compete, Russell not only adds to his impressive career statistics but also serves as a testament to the enduring nature of the sport, inspiring both current and future generations of players.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
767	2881	635	889	136	76	57	484	80	370	5	0.309	0.393	0.468	0.861	8898.5

Career AVG .309 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — +8.8% above league average.

Career OBP .393 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — +13.7% above league average.

Career SLG .468 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — +17.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.861 vs. league average 0.744 across their career seasons — +15.6% above 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
1922	KCM	NNL	2	5	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1922	SLS	NNL	46	179	42	54	3	6	3	30	7	16	1	0.302	.285 (+6%)	.345 (+5%)	.397 (+10%)	.743 (+7%)	0.0
1923	SLS	NNL	81	315	64	89	9	9	5	45	7	25	0	0.283	.282 (avg)	.344 (avg)	.390 (+7%)	.734 (+4%)	176.5
1924	SLS	NNL	69	272	56	83	20	4	7	44	12	27	1	0.305	.283 (+7%)	.345 (+9%)	.389 (+25%)	.734 (+17%)	846.8
1925	SLS	NNL	81	278	62	85	13	11	8	63	8	51	0	0.306	.288 (+6%)	.349 (+18%)	.407 (+27%)	.756 (+23%)	1311.9
1926	SLS	NNL	86	298	73	91	18	10	8	59	10	53	0	0.305	.279 (+9%)	.345 (+22%)	.390 (+32%)	.735 (+27%)	1647.9
1927	SLS	NNL	96	390	78	125	17	10	10	53	10	40	0	0.321	.282 (+14%)	.344 (+13%)	.392 (+25%)	.736 (+19%)	1450.4
1928	SLS	NNL	78	308	62	92	14	12	3	43	4	30	2	0.299	.280 (+6%)	.342 (+7%)	.395 (+14%)	.737 (+11%)	586.0
1929	SLS	NNL	91	324	84	102	17	10	2	47	6	58	0	0.315	.289 (+9%)	.353 (+21%)	.415 (+8%)	.769 (+14%)	1084.0
1930	SLS	NNL	90	352	91	117	13	3	10	71	9	42	1	0.332	.293 (+13%)	.354 (+15%)	.429 (+10%)	.784 (+12%)	1007.2
1931	SLS	NNL	31	109	16	34	6	0	1	23	5	17	0	0.312	.276 (+13%)	.338 (+21%)	.388 (+2%)	.726 (+11%)	274.9
1932	CLS	EWL	16	51	6	17	6	1	0	6	2	11	0	0.333	.275 (+21%)	.335 (+35%)	.391 (+25%)	.726 (+30%)	289.7

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
21	71	13	19	1	2	0	11	15	0	0.268

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	BB	AVG
1930	NNC	SLS	7	24	6	7	1	1	2	6	0.292
1928	NNC	SLS	7	26	6	6	0	1	6	5	0.231
1925	NNC	SLS	7	21	1	6	0	0	3	4	0.286

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	76	50	87	173	19	16
3B	76	65	64	146	15	10
OF	588	505	724	61	38	14
SS	59	55	137	193	30	33

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1922	KCM	OF	1	1	0	0	0	0
1922	SLS	2B	12	12	20	47	4	2
1922	SLS	3B	24	24	25	66	3	6
1922	SLS	OF	10	10	15	0	0	0
1923	SLS	2B	6	6	14	16	2	2
1923	SLS	3B	25	23	23	47	4	3
1923	SLS	OF	34	33	47	7	0	1
1923	SLS	SS	22	19	47	68	12	11
1924	SLS	2B	12	8	17	26	5	0
1924	SLS	3B	5	2	3	5	1	0
1924	SLS	OF	42	40	59	4	0	0
1924	SLS	SS	18	18	42	61	10	8
1925	SLS	2B	20	1	0	4	0	0
1925	SLS	3B	2	0	0	0	0	0
1925	SLS	OF	70	1	0	0	0	0
1926	SLS	2B	8	6	9	25	3	3
1926	SLS	OF	68	66	95	11	8	4
1926	SLS	SS	11	10	31	36	5	6
1927	SLS	2B	6	5	5	20	2	2
1927	SLS	3B	9	8	8	14	4	0
1927	SLS	OF	82	77	123	10	5	1
1927	SLS	SS	3	3	5	11	2	3
1928	SLS	3B	2	1	1	3	0	0
1928	SLS	OF	76	75	91	7	9	1
1928	SLS	SS	1	1	2	2	0	3
1929	SLS	2B	1	1	5	7	0	2
1929	SLS	3B	8	7	4	10	3	1
1929	SLS	OF	83	81	128	11	10	3
1930	SLS	OF	86	86	112	7	5	4
1930	SLS	SS	4	4	10	15	1	2
1931	SLS	2B	8	8	13	18	3	2
1931	SLS	3B	1	0	0	1	0	0
1931	SLS	OF	23	22	35	1	1	0
1932	CLS	2B	3	3	4	10	0	3
1932	CLS	OF	13	13	19	3	0	0