Tony Brizzolara
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1979-1984)
Tony Brizzolara was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1979 to 1984 for the Atlanta Braves, a span of 6 seasons. Across 44 career appearances, he went 8-11 with a 5.06 ERA and 98 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 1651.0.
- 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
- 6'5" / 215 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1979-05-19
- Last Game
- 1984-09-28
Full name: Anthony John Brizzolara
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | ATL | NL | 6 | 9 | 20 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 107.1 | 133 | 63 | 33 | 64 | 5.28 | 4.00 (-32%) | 2000.7 |
| 1983 | ATL | NL | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20.1 | 22 | 8 | 6 | 17 | 3.54 | 3.87 (+9%) | 319.3 |
| 1984 | ATL | NL | 1 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.0 | 33 | 17 | 13 | 17 | 5.28 | 3.81 (-38%) | -669.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 8 | 11 | 44 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 156.2 | 188 | 88 | 52 | 98 | 5.06 | — | 1,651 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | 42 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 16 | .024 | .067 | .024 | .090 | 0 |
Career AVG .024 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 90.9% below league average.
Career OBP .067 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 79.5% below league average.
Career SLG .024 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 93.9% below league average.
Career OPS .090 vs. league average .716 across their career seasons — 87.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | ATL | NL | 20 | 35 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 14 | .029 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1983 | ATL | NL | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1984 | ATL | NL | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 44 | 42 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 16 | .024 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (88 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 24 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 |
| Away | 20 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .059 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 24 | 101.0 | 112 | 49 | 36 | 62 | 4.37 |
| Away | 20 | 55.2 | 76 | 39 | 16 | 36 | 6.31 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-09-28 | ATL | SDP | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-26 | ATL | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-17 | ATL | LAD | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-09 | ATL | SFG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-04 | ATL | HOU | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-08-31 | ATL | CHC | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-08-24 | ATL | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-08-18 | ATL | STL | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984-08-10 | ATL | SDP | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-08-08 | ATL | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-09-28 | ATL | SDP | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984-09-26 | ATL | CIN | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984-09-17 | ATL | LAD | — | 0.1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984-09-09 | ATL | SFG | L | 0.1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-04 | ATL | HOU | — | 5.0 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 1984-08-31 | ATL | CHC | — | 7.1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| 1984-08-24 | ATL | CHC | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984-08-18 | ATL | STL | W | 6.0 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 1984-08-10 | ATL | SDP | — | 2.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1984-08-08 | ATL | LAD | L | 5.0 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 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 | 44 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Austin | Austin | TX | 1976, 1977 |
Tony Brizzolara: the record in brief
Tony Brizzolara played a first major league game on May 19, 1979 and a last one on September 28, 1984. Brizzolara's only club in the season tables is the Atlanta Braves. Brizzolara played primarily as a pitcher and threw and hit right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on January 14, 1957, in Santa Monica, CA, USA and a listed size of 215 pounds on a 6-foot-5 frame. Tony Brizzolara was the playing name; the full given name is Anthony John.
The pitching table credits Brizzolara with a 8-11 record and a 5.06 ERA in 44 games. The same table counts 98 strikeouts. Against a 3.90 league ERA for the same seasons, the 5.06 mark was 29.8% worse. Brizzolara won 6 games in 1979, the most of any season listed. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 5.28 in 1979, when the league's was 4.00. By Pitcher PIV, Baseball Data Hub's measure of run prevention relative to each season's league, Brizzolara's career adds up to 1,651.0.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tony Brizzolara
- What years did Tony Brizzolara play?
- Tony Brizzolara played in Major League Baseball from 1979 to 1984.
- Was Tony Brizzolara a pitcher?
- Yes. Tony Brizzolara pitched in the major leagues, recording 8 wins and 98 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Tony Brizzolara hit?
- Tony Brizzolara hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Tony Brizzolara play for?
- Tony Brizzolara played for one team, the Atlanta Braves (1979, 1983–1984).
- What were Tony Brizzolara's career stats?
- In 44 games, Tony Brizzolara went 8-11 with a 5.06 ERA, 98 strikeouts, 156.2 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- What position did Tony Brizzolara play?
- Tony Brizzolara played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Tony Brizzolara and how much did he weigh?
- Tony Brizzolara was listed at 6 feet 5 inches and 215 pounds.
- What was Tony Brizzolara's career ERA?
- Tony Brizzolara finished with a 5.06 career ERA, going 8-11 with 98 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Tony Brizzolara have?
- Tony Brizzolara recorded 98 career strikeouts.
- Is Tony Brizzolara in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tony Brizzolara has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.