Bruce Berenyi, baseball player, 1980-1986

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

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

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

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