Roy Bruner
Born: 2/10/1917 in Cecilia, KY, USA
Died: 11/30/1986 in St. Matthews, KY, USA
MLB Debut: 1939-09-14 | Final Game: 1941-06-08
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Walter Roy Bruner
Biography
Roy Bruner was a professional baseball player born in 1917, whose playing career spanned from 1939 until June 8, 1941. Primarily a position player, Bruner competed in the Major Leagues for a brief period, appearing in 19 games. Although his tenure in the big leagues was short, he made an impact during a transitional time in baseball history, as the sport was on the cusp of World War II, which would soon alter the landscape of the game and its player demographics.
Bruner's career statistics reflect the challenges he faced at the highest level of competition. He recorded 2 hits in 19 games, resulting in a batting average of .118, with no home runs or runs batted in. Despite his limited statistical contributions, Bruner's presence in the Major Leagues during this era highlights the depth of talent that existed, as many players were vying for limited opportunities amidst the backdrop of a rapidly changing world. His time in Major League Baseball, though fleeting, remains a part of the rich tapestry of the sport's history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7 | 19 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 62.7 | 80 | 40 | 6 | 44 | 28 | 5.74 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | PHI | NL | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 27.0 | 38 | 20 | 13 | 11 | 6.67 | -530.5 |
| 1940 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 5.68 | 0.0 |
| 1941 | PHI | NL | 0 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.3 | 37 | 16 | 25 | 13 | 4.91 | -654.5 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.118 | 0.167 | 0.118 | 0.284 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | PHI | NL | 4 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1940 | PHI | NL | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1941 | PHI | NL | 13 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 19 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | PHI | P | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1940 | PHI | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941 | PHI | P | 13 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 19 |