David James Bancroft Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
David James Bancroft (April 20, 1891 – October 9, 1972) was an American baseball shortstop and manager. Nicknamed "Beauty" for his penchant for calling good pitches "beauties", he played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1915 to 1930, for the Philadelphia Phillies, New York Giants, Boston Braves, and Brooklyn Robins.Born in Sioux City, Iowa, Bancroft played in minor league baseball from 1909 through 1914, at which point he was bought by the Phillies. The Giants traded for Bancroft during the 1920 season. After playing for the Giants through the 1923 season, he became player-manager of the Braves, serving in that role for four years. After he was fired by the Braves, Bancroft played two seasons for the Robins and ended his playing career with the Giants the next season. He coached with the Giants, then managed in the minor leagues and the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.Bancroft was part of the Giants' World Series championship teams in 1921 and 1922. He was also a part of the National League pennant-winning teams of 1915 and 1923. Considered an excellent defensive shortstop and a smart ball player, Bancroft was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee in 1971. However, his election was not without controversy, as the Veterans Committee included former teammates of Bancroft, resulting in charges of cronyism against the Veterans Committee.
Member of 1915 National League Champion Philadelphia Phillies team. Member of 1921 and 1922 World Series Champion New York Giants teams. Member of 1923 National League Champion New York Giants team.
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Finished 6th in voting for 1925 National League MVP for having .319 Batting Average (153 for 479), 75 Runs, 29 Doubles, 8 Triples, 2 Home Runs, 49 RBI, 7 Stolen Bases, 64 Walks, .400 On-base percentage, .426 Slugging Percentage, 204 Total Bases and 17 Sacrifice Hits in 128 Games.
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Finished 9th in voting for 1926 National League MVP for having .311 Batting Average (141 for 453), 70 Runs, 18 Doubles, 6 Triples, 1 Home Run, 44 RBI, 3 Stolen Bases, 64 Walks, .399 On-base percentage, .384 Slugging Percentage, 174 Total Bases and 22 Sacrifice Hits in 127 Games.
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Ranks 74th on MLB All-Time Sacrifice Hits List (212).
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Made major league debut on 14 April 1915.
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Shortstop for the Philadelphia Phillies (1915-1920), New York Giants (1920- 1923, 1930), and Boston Braves (1924-1929).
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Manager of the Boston Braves (1925-1927).
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He holds the single-season record for most chances by a shortstop with 984 in 1922.
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Elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee (31 January 1971)
Self
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Year
Status
Character
Sons of Swat
1925
Documentary short
Himself
1915 World's Championship Series
1915
Documentary
Himself - Philadelphia Phillies Infielder
Known for movies
1915 World's Championship Series 1915 as Himself - Philadelphia Phillies Infielder
$13 Million