Bruce Berenyi
Born: 8/21/1954 in Bryan, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1980-07-05 | Final Game: 1986-07-09
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Bruce Michael Berenyi
Biography
Bruce Berenyi, born in 1954, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1986. Over the course of his career, he established himself as a reliable arm on the mound, finishing with a record of 44-55 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.03. Berenyi was known for his ability to strike out batters, amassing a total of 607 strikeouts during his time in the league. Despite not recording any saves, his role as a starting pitcher allowed him to contribute significantly to his teams' efforts during the games in which he appeared.
Berenyi's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, characterized by evolving pitching styles and strategies as teams began to emphasize strikeouts and power pitching. His performances on the field reflected the competitive nature of the era, as he faced some of the best hitters of the time. Berenyi's legacy lives on in the memories of the fans and teammates who appreciated his contributions to the game throughout his career.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | 55 | 142 | 131 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 781.7 | 730 | 350 | 32 | 425 | 607 | 4.03 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | CIN | NL | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.7 | 34 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 7.81 | -348.4 |
| 1981 | CIN | NL | 9 | 6 | 21 | 20 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 126.0 | 97 | 49 | 77 | 106 | 3.50 | 1690.0 |
| 1982 | CIN | NL | 9 | 18 | 34 | 34 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 222.3 | 208 | 83 | 96 | 157 | 3.36 | 4467.2 |
| 1983 | CIN | NL | 9 | 14 | 32 | 31 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 186.3 | 173 | 80 | 102 | 151 | 3.86 | 2107.7 |
| 1984 | CIN | NL | 3 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51.0 | 63 | 34 | 42 | 53 | 6.00 | 838.3 |
| 1984 | NYN | NL | 9 | 6 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 115.0 | 100 | 48 | 53 | 81 | 3.76 | 1072.8 |
| 1985 | NYN | NL | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.7 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 2.63 | 88.4 |
| 1986 | NYN | NL | 2 | 2 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.7 | 47 | 28 | 22 | 30 | 6.35 | -663.9 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 142 | 234 | 14 | 46 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 70 | 0.197 | 0.201 | 0.248 | 0.449 | -565.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | CIN | NL | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1981 | CIN | NL | 21 | 42 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 0.190 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | CIN | NL | 34 | 62 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0.242 | -270.1 |
| 1983 | CIN | NL | 32 | 55 | 5 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0.218 | -295.4 |
| 1984 | CIN | NL | 13 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.062 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | NYN | NL | 19 | 37 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.243 | 0.0 |
| 1985 | NYN | NL | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | NYN | NL | 14 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 142 | 131 | 46 | 122 | 4 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | CIN | P | 6 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | CIN | P | 21 | 20 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 2 |
| 1982 | CIN | P | 34 | 34 | 18 | 40 | 2 | 1 |
| 1983 | CIN | P | 32 | 31 | 5 | 41 | 2 | 2 |
| 1984 | CIN | P | 13 | 11 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | NYN | P | 19 | 19 | 11 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985 | NYN | P | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986 | NYN | P | 14 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 142 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | NYN | NL | $325,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $325,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Oaks Community College | Centreville | MI | 1975 |
| Truman State University | Kirksville | MO | 1976 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 4th | 5.0 | 120 | 0 |