Jack Bruner
Born: 7/1/1924 in Waterloo, IA, USA
Died: 6/24/2003 in Lincoln, NE, USA
MLB Debut: 1949-09-16 | Final Game: 1950-10-01
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Jack Raymond Bruner
Biography
Jack Bruner was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the transitional period of the late 1940s to early 1950s. Born in 1924, Bruner's career spanned from 1949 to 1950, during which he showcased his skills on the mound across multiple teams. He finished his playing career with a record of 2-4 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.91, demonstrating the challenges faced by pitchers in an era when batting averages were beginning to rise.
Bruner's tenure in the league was brief but noteworthy, as he recorded a total of 28 strikeouts and notched 1 save throughout his time in the majors. His ability to handle pressure situations was evident, contributing to his value as a relief pitcher. Although he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Bruner's contributions to the teams he played for reflected the grit and determination characteristic of pitchers of his era, who navigated a rapidly evolving game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 4 | 26 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 55.0 | 53 | 30 | 4 | 45 | 28 | 4.91 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | CHW | AL | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.7 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 8.22 | - |
| 1950 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.3 | 7 | 5 | 14 | 8 | 3.65 | - |
| 1950 | SLA | AL | 1 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 35.0 | 36 | 18 | 23 | 16 | 4.63 | -828.4 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0.000 | 0.154 | 0.000 | 0.154 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | CHW | AL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1950 | CHW | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1950 | SLA | AL | 13 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 26 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | CHA | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950 | CHA | P | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1950 | SLA | P | 13 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 26 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Iowa | Iowa City | IA | 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949 |