Bruce Berenyi
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1980-1986)
Bruce Berenyi was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1986 for the Cincinnati Reds and the New York Mets, a span of 7 seasons. Across 142 career appearances, he went 44-55 with a 4.03 ERA and 607 strikeouts. He also batted .197 with 0 home runs. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 9259.4.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1980-07-05
- Last Game
- 1986-07-09
Full name: Bruce Michael Berenyi
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | CIN | NL | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.2 | 34 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 7.81 | 3.84 (-103%) | -346.5 |
| 1981 | CIN | NL | 9 | 6 | 21 | 20 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 126.0 | 97 | 49 | 77 | 106 | 3.50 | 3.58 (+2%) | 1690.0 |
| 1982 | CIN | NL | 9 | 18 | 34 | 34 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 222.1 | 208 | 83 | 96 | 157 | 3.36 | 3.86 (+13%) | 4467.2 |
| 1983 | CIN | NL | 9 | 14 | 32 | 31 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 186.1 | 173 | 80 | 102 | 151 | 3.86 | 3.87 (avg) | 2107.7 |
| 1984 | CIN | NL | 3 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51.0 | 63 | 34 | 42 | 53 | 6.00 | 3.81 (-57%) | 838.3 |
| 1984 | NYN | NL | 9 | 6 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 115.0 | 100 | 48 | 53 | 81 | 3.76 | 3.81 (+1%) | 1072.8 |
| 1985 | NYN | NL | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.2 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 2.63 | 3.89 (+32%) | 88.4 |
| 1986 | NYN | NL | 2 | 2 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.2 | 47 | 28 | 22 | 30 | 6.35 | 3.97 (-60%) | -658.5 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 44 | 55 | 142 | 131 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 781.2 | 730 | 350 | 425 | 607 | 4.03 | — | 9,259 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
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 | .197 | .201 | .248 | .449 | -533 |
Career AVG .197 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 24.3% below league average.
Career OBP .201 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 38.0% below league average.
Career SLG .248 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 36.0% below league average.
Career OPS .449 vs. league average .711 across their career seasons — 36.9% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | CIN | NL | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1981 | CIN | NL | 21 | 42 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 18 | .190 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1982 | CIN | NL | 34 | 62 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 16 | .242 | .261 (-7%) | .324 (-27%) | .388 (-21%) | .712 (-24%) | -254.1 |
| 1983 | CIN | NL | 32 | 55 | 5 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 19 | .218 | .260 (-16%) | .324 (-33%) | .389 (-30%) | .714 (-31%) | -278.9 |
| 1984 | CIN | NL | 13 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .062 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1984 | NYN | NL | 19 | 37 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .243 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1985 | NYN | NL | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1986 | NYN | NL | 14 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 142 | 234 | 14 | 46 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 70 | .197 | — | — | — | — | -533 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (284 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 75 | 120 | 9 | 21 | 0 | 9 | .175 |
| Away | 67 | 114 | 5 | 25 | 0 | 4 | .219 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 75 | 436.0 | 399 | 190 | 209 | 340 | 3.92 |
| Away | 67 | 345.2 | 331 | 160 | 216 | 267 | 4.17 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-07-09 | NYN | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-07-07 | NYN | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-06-24 | NYN | WSN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-06-21 | NYN | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-06-17 | NYN | WSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986-06-04 | NYN | SDP | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-05-30 | NYN | SFG | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-05-24 | NYN | SDP | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1986-05-18 | NYN | LAD | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-05-13 | NYN | ATL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-07-09 | NYN | CIN | — | 1.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986-07-07 | NYN | CIN | — | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-06-24 | NYN | WSN | L | 4.2 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 1986-06-21 | NYN | CHC | — | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-06-17 | NYN | WSN | L | 4.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| 1986-06-04 | NYN | SDP | — | 6.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 1986-05-30 | NYN | SFG | — | 2.1 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 1986-05-24 | NYN | SDP | W | 5.1 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| 1986-05-18 | NYN | LAD | — | 2.2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986-05-13 | NYN | ATL | — | 5.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 142 |
Salary History
Bruce Berenyi's recorded salaries total $325,000 over 1 season, in 1985. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Berenyi's career ran from 1980 to 1986. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1986.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | NYN | NL | $325,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $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 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
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Bruce Berenyi: the record in brief
Bruce Berenyi's major league career runs from a debut on July 5, 1980 to a final game on July 9, 1986. By club, Berenyi's seasons break down as the Cincinnati Reds (1980 through 1984) and the New York Mets (1984 through 1986). Berenyi played primarily as a pitcher and threw and hit right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on August 21, 1954, in Bryan, OH, USA and a listed size of 6 feet, 3 inches and 205 pounds. Bruce Berenyi was the playing name; the full given name is Bruce Michael.
Across 142 games (131 starts), Berenyi recorded 44 wins against 55 losses with a 4.03 ERA. The same table counts 607 strikeouts, 13 complete games, and 5 shutouts. Berenyi's 4.03 ERA was close to the 3.85 league figure for those seasons. Berenyi won 9 games in 1981, the most of any season listed. Berenyi struck out 157 batters in 1982, a career high. 1982 was Berenyi's sharpest full season, a 3.36 ERA against the league's 3.86.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bruce Berenyi
- What years did Bruce Berenyi play?
- Bruce Berenyi played in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1986.
- Was Bruce Berenyi a pitcher?
- Yes. Bruce Berenyi pitched in the major leagues, recording 44 wins and 607 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Bruce Berenyi hit?
- Bruce Berenyi hit 0 career home runs with 46 hits.
- What teams did Bruce Berenyi play for?
- Bruce Berenyi played for 2 teams: the Cincinnati Reds (1980–1984) and the New York Mets (1984–1986).
- What were Bruce Berenyi's career stats?
- In 142 games, Bruce Berenyi went 44-55 with a 4.03 ERA, 607 strikeouts, and 781.2 innings pitched. At the plate he had 46 hits and 0 home runs.
- How much did Bruce Berenyi earn in his career?
- Bruce Berenyi's recorded salaries total $325,000 over 1 season, in 1985. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Berenyi's career ran from 1980 to 1986. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1986.
- What was Bruce Berenyi's salary?
- Bruce Berenyi's recorded salary was $325,000 in 1985.
- What position did Bruce Berenyi play?
- Bruce Berenyi played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bruce Berenyi and how much did he weigh?
- Bruce Berenyi was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 205 pounds.
- What was Bruce Berenyi's career ERA?
- Bruce Berenyi finished with a 4.03 career ERA, going 44-55 with 607 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Bruce Berenyi have?
- Bruce Berenyi recorded 607 career strikeouts.
- Is Bruce Berenyi in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bruce Berenyi has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.