Jeff Bronkey
Born: 9/18/1965 in Kabul, Kabul, Afghanistan
MLB Debut: 1993-05-02 | Final Game: 1995-08-12
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 215 lbs
Full name: Jacob Jeffery Bronkey
Biography
Jeff Bronkey, born in 1965, was a professional baseball pitcher known for his contributions to Major League Baseball during the mid-1990s. He began his career on May 2, 1993, and played until August 12, 1995. Over the course of his brief tenure in the majors, Bronkey amassed a career record of 2-2 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.04. He struck out a total of 36 batters and recorded 2 saves, showcasing his ability to perform in critical situations.
Bronkey's playing style was characterized by a competitive spirit and resilience on the mound, attributes that resonated with the baseball culture of the timeโa period marked by the transition into the offensive explosion of the mid-1990s. Although his career was relatively short, Bronkey's contributions in relief and his role in his teams' pitching rotations during this era reflect the challenges and dynamics faced by pitchers navigating the evolving game. His journey through the ranks of professional baseball serves as a reminder of the dedication and effort required to reach the major leagues.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 69.0 | 74 | 31 | 7 | 29 | 36 | 4.04 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | TEX | AL | 1 | 1 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 36.0 | 39 | 16 | 11 | 18 | 4.00 | -219.6 |
| 1994 | ATL | AL | 1 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20.7 | 20 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 4.35 | - |
| 1995 | ATL | AL | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.3 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 3.65 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | TEX | AL | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | ATL | AL | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | ATL | AL | 8 | 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 | 45 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | TEX | P | 21 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | ML4 | P | 16 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | ML4 | P | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 45 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | ML4 | AL | $116,000 |
| 1994 | ML4 | AL | $114,000 |
| 1993 | TEX | AL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $339,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma State University | Stillwater | OK | 1984, 1985, 1986 |