Fred Bratschi

Fred Bratschi
Outfielder
Born: January 16, 1892(1892-01-16)
Alliance, Ohio
Died: January 10, 1962(1962-01-10) (aged 69)
Massillon, Ohio
Batted: Right Threw: Right 
MLB debut
July 24, 1921 for the Chicago White Sox
Last MLB appearance
April 12, 1927 for the Boston Red Sox
Career statistics
Batting average     .276
Home runs     0
Runs batted in     22
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Frederick Oscar Bratschi (January 16, 1892 – January 10, 1962) was a left fielder in Major League Baseball between 1921 and 1927. Bratschi batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Alliance, Ohio.

Bratschi was 29 years old when he reached the majors with the Chicago White Sox in 1921, spending one year with them before moving to the Boston Red Sox during 1926-27. In parts of three seasons, he posted a .276 batting average (54-for-196) with 12 runs, 19 RBI,10 doubles, and one triple with no home runs in 89 games played.

Bratschi committed suicide in Massillon, Ohio, at the age of 69, by drinking battery acid.

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