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Bill Brenzel

Bill Brenzel Notable

b. March 3, 1910 · Pittsburgh Pirates 1932, Cleveland Indians 1934–1935

Bill Brenzel divided four seasons between two clubs as a catcher: the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1932, then the Cleveland Indians through 1935.

Across 76 games he batted .198, with 43 hits and 16 runs. He finished with 9 doubles and 2 stolen bases.

He played 75 games behind the plate, with 237 putouts and 4 errors. He turned 5 double plays.

He was born in Oakland, CA, USA on March 3, 1910, and died on June 12, 1979. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1932 PIT 92401 100 2040 .042
1934 CLE 1551411 300 3210 .216
1935 CLE 521421231 510 146102 .218
Career 762171643 910 198152 .198

On this day & linked events

1910

Born March 3, 1910

Oakland, CA, USA

1979

Died June 12, 1979

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