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Bruno Block Notable

b. March 13, 1885 · Washington Senators 1907, Chicago White Sox 1910–1912, Chicago Chi-Feds 1914

Bruno Block played for three clubs across eight seasons as a catcher, opening with the Washington Senators in 1907 and closing with the Chicago Chi-Feds in 1914.

Across 208 games he batted .232, with 131 hits and 42 runs. He finished with 1 home run, 18 doubles and 5 stolen bases.

He played 186 games behind the plate, with 858 putouts and 35 errors. He turned 22 double plays.

He was born in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, USA on March 13, 1885, and died on August 6, 1937. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1907 WSH 245738 210 22100 .140
1910 CHW 551521232 110 913183 .211
1911 CHW 391151135 611 186140 .304
1912 CHW 46136835 560 267211 .257
1914 CHI 44105821 410 1411171 .200
Career 20856542131 18101 6939805 .232

On this day & linked events

1885

Born March 13, 1885

Wisconsin Rapids, WI, USA

1937

Died August 6, 1937