Pete Broberg
Born: 3/2/1950 in West Palm Beach, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1971-06-20 | Final Game: 1978-10-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Peter Sven Broberg
Biography
Pete Broberg was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1971 to 1978. Born in 1950, Broberg's career unfolded during a transitional period in the sport, bridging the late 1960s and the dawn of offensive resurgence in the late 1970s. Over his career, he posted a record of 41 wins and 71 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.56. Known for his durability on the mound, he struck out 536 batters and recorded one save.
Broberg's playing style was characterized by his ability to compete in a challenging era for pitchers, as offensive production began to rise with the introduction of more powerful bats and changes in hitting philosophy. Despite not achieving overwhelming success in terms of win-loss record, his contributions to his teams were marked by tenacity and a competitive spirit. Broberg remains a notable figure in the history of the game, representing a generation of pitchers who navigated the evolving landscape of baseball during the 1970s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | 71 | 206 | 134 | 26 | 6 | 1 | 963.0 | 942 | 488 | 86 | 478 | 536 | 4.56 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | WS2 | AL | 5 | 9 | 18 | 18 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 124.7 | 104 | 48 | 53 | 89 | 3.47 | -362.6 |
| 1972 | TEX | AL | 5 | 12 | 39 | 25 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 176.3 | 153 | 84 | 85 | 133 | 4.29 | -1489.0 |
| 1973 | TEX | AL | 5 | 9 | 22 | 20 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 118.7 | 130 | 74 | 66 | 57 | 5.61 | -1611.7 |
| 1974 | TEX | AL | 0 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.0 | 29 | 26 | 13 | 15 | 8.07 | -1825.2 |
| 1975 | ATL | AL | 14 | 16 | 38 | 32 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 220.3 | 219 | 101 | 106 | 100 | 4.13 | - |
| 1976 | ATL | AL | 1 | 7 | 20 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 92.3 | 99 | 51 | 72 | 28 | 4.97 | - |
| 1977 | CHC | NL | 1 | 2 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36.0 | 34 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 4.75 | - |
| 1978 | OAK | AL | 10 | 12 | 35 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 165.7 | 174 | 85 | 65 | 94 | 4.62 | -1070.7 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 207 | 101 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 48 | 0.089 | 0.107 | 0.158 | 0.265 | -555.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | WS2 | AL | 18 | 44 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 0.114 | 0.0 |
| 1972 | TEX | AL | 39 | 51 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 0.078 | -555.5 |
| 1973 | TEX | AL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1974 | TEX | AL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1975 | ATL | AL | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1976 | ATL | AL | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | CHC | NL | 22 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1978 | OAK | AL | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 206 | 134 | 53 | 143 | 8 | 9 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | WS2 | P | 18 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| 1972 | TEX | P | 39 | 25 | 16 | 27 | 1 | 2 |
| 1973 | TEX | P | 22 | 20 | 5 | 18 | 1 | 1 |
| 1974 | TEX | P | 12 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | ML4 | P | 38 | 32 | 7 | 36 | 4 | 4 |
| 1976 | ML4 | P | 20 | 11 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | CHN | P | 22 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | OAK | P | 35 | 26 | 8 | 28 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 206 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth College | Hanover | NH | 1970, 1971 |