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Bonnie Serrell Notable

b. March 9, 1920 · Chicago American Giants 1941, Kansas City Monarchs 1942–1945

Bonnie Serrell divided five seasons between two clubs as a second baseman: the Chicago American Giants from 1941, then the Kansas City Monarchs through 1945.

Across 155 games he batted .309, with 175 hits and 98 runs. He finished with 9 home runs, 36 doubles and 13 stolen bases.

He led the league in doubles two times between 1943 and 1944, topping out at 16. He led the league in triples two times between 1943 and 1944, topping out at 5. He also led it in hits, home runs, runs and stolen bases. He played 137 games at second base, with 387 assists and 58 errors. He turned 59 double plays.

He was selected to two consecutive All-Star teams, from 1943 to 1944.

He was born in Natchez, LA, USA on March 9, 1920, and died on August 1, 1996. He batted left-handed and threw right-handed.

Honors

AwardTimesYears
Negro Leagues East-West Classic 2 1943, 1944

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1941 CAG 31322 000 1000 .154
1942 KCM 451552352 1044 251423 .335
1943 KCM 542003159 1651 251203 .295
1944 KCM 501873960 1054 241506 .321
1945 KCM 31132 010 4101 .182
Career 15556698175 36159 7942213 .309

On this day & linked events

1920

Born March 9, 1920

Natchez, LA, USA

1996

Died August 1, 1996