Audrey Bleiler: AAGPBL Diamond Star
An in-depth exploration of the life and career of an All-American Girls Professional Baseball League infielder, featuring her statistics, achievements, and legacy.
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Audrey Bleiler: The Player
Early Life and Origins
Audrey Bleiler, later known as Audrey Seitzinger after her marriage, was born on January 12, 1933, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her professional baseball career began in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL), a significant chapter in women's sports history.
AAGPBL Debut
Bleiler joined the South Bend Blue Sox in the 1950 season. Primarily an infielder, she played third base for much of her career, also filling in at shortstop. Her league tenure spanned three seasons, from 1950 through 1952.
Playing Style and Impact
Standing at 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) and weighing 125 lb, Bleiler was not an imposing figure. However, she compensated for her size with exceptional quickness and instinctive reflexes, particularly at the demanding hot corner (third base), making her a valuable asset to her team.
Career Highlights
Championship Seasons
Audrey Bleiler was a key member of the South Bend Blue Sox during their most successful period. She was part of the team that won consecutive league championships in 1951 and 1952, marking a dominant era for the franchise.
A Rare Triple Play
During her rookie season in 1950, Bleiler was involved in a remarkable defensive play. In a game against the Muskegon Lassies, she caught a line drive, threw to second base to get a runner, and then received the ball back to tag another runner attempting to advance, completing a rare 5-4-5 triple play.
Performance Metrics
Her most productive offensive season was 1951, where she posted a batting average (BA) of .202, an on-base percentage (OBP) of .291, and a slugging percentage (SLG) of .256. In seven postseason games across her championship years, she hit .286.
Statistical Record
Career Statistics
Audrey Bleiler's contributions on the field are quantified by her career statistics in both batting and fielding.
Life and Recognition
Family Life
After her playing career concluded in 1952, Audrey Bleiler Seitzinger dedicated herself to her family. She married and had four children: two sons, Thomas and Charles, and two daughters, Audrey and Marie.
Posthumous Honor
Thirteen years after her passing, Audrey Bleiler was honored as part of the "Women in Baseball" exhibit. This permanent display at the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York, celebrates the legacy of the entire All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.
A Life Cut Short
Tragically, Audrey Bleiler Seitzinger died on June 20, 1975, in Camden, New Jersey, at the young age of 42. Her contributions to the AAGPBL remain a significant part of baseball history.
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References
References
- 1950 South Bend Blue Sox. Retrieved 2019-03-27.
- 1951 South Bend Blue Sox. Retrieved 2019-03-27.
- 1952 South Bend Blue Sox. Retrieved 2019-03-27.
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