Tom Bruno
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1976-1979)
Tom Bruno was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1976 to 1979 for the Kansas City Royals, the Toronto Blue Jays, and the St. Louis Cardinals, a span of 4 seasons. Across 69 career appearances, he went 7-7 with a 4.22 ERA and 80 strikeouts.
- 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" / 210 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1976-08-01
- Last Game
- 1979-09-28
Full name: Thomas Michael Bruno
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | KCA | AL | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.1 | 20 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 6.75 | 3.51 (-92%) | -718.0 |
| 1977 | TOR | AL | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.1 | 30 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 7.85 | 4.00 (-96%) | -1322.3 |
| 1978 | SLN | NL | 4 | 3 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 49.2 | 38 | 11 | 17 | 33 | 1.99 | 3.69 (+46%) | 776.3 |
| 1979 | SLN | NL | 2 | 3 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38.1 | 37 | 18 | 22 | 27 | 4.23 | 4.00 (-6%) | 445.4 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 7 | 7 | 69 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 123.2 | 125 | 58 | 61 | 80 | 4.22 | — | -819 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .118 | .118 | .118 | .235 | 0 |
Career AVG .118 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 54.9% below league average.
Career OBP .118 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 63.9% below league average.
Career SLG .118 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 69.4% below league average.
Career OPS .235 vs. league average .711 across their career seasons — 66.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | KCA | AL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1977 | TOR | AL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1978 | SLN | NL | 18 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .083 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1979 | SLN | NL | 27 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 69 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .118 | — | — | — | — | 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 (138 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 34 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .091 |
| Away | 35 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .167 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 34 | 58.0 | 68 | 29 | 31 | 26 | 4.50 |
| Away | 35 | 65.2 | 57 | 29 | 30 | 54 | 3.97 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-09-28 | STL | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-09-23 | STL | NYN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-06-24 | STL | NYN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-06-16 | STL | SFG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-06-15 | STL | SFG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-06-13 | STL | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-06-11 | STL | LAD | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-06-07 | STL | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1979-06-06 | STL | SFG | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-05-31 | STL | NYN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-09-28 | STL | NYN | L | 3.0 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979-09-23 | STL | NYN | — | 4.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 1979-06-24 | STL | NYN | — | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-06-16 | STL | SFG | — | 1.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1979-06-15 | STL | SFG | — | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-06-13 | STL | LAD | — | 1.1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979-06-11 | STL | LAD | W | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979-06-07 | STL | SFG | — | 0.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979-06-06 | STL | SFG | — | 1.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1979-05-31 | STL | NYN | — | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 | 69 |
Tom Bruno: the record in brief
Tom Bruno played a first major league game on August 1, 1976 and a last one on September 28, 1979. The team column moves through the Kansas City Royals (1976), the Toronto Blue Jays (1977), and the St. Louis Cardinals (1978 through 1979). Born on January 26, 1953, in Chicago, IL, USA, Bruno is listed as a pitcher and threw and hit right-handed. Bruno's listed size is 6'5" and 210 pounds. The bio lists the given name Thomas Michael.
The pitching table credits Bruno with a 7-7 record and a 4.22 ERA in 69 games. The totals include 80 strikeouts. The league ERA over Bruno's seasons was 3.81, so the 4.22 figure ran 10.9% worse than average. In 1978, one of the busiest seasons, Bruno posted a 1.99 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.69.
Every defensive appearance on record for Bruno, 69 games, came at pitcher. The fielding table credits Bruno with 6 putouts, 13 assists and 1 errors on the mound.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tom Bruno
- What years did Tom Bruno play?
- Tom Bruno played in Major League Baseball from 1976 to 1979.
- Was Tom Bruno a pitcher?
- Yes. Tom Bruno pitched in the major leagues, recording 7 wins and 80 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Tom Bruno hit?
- Tom Bruno hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What teams did Tom Bruno play for?
- Tom Bruno played for 3 teams: the Kansas City Royals (1976), the Toronto Blue Jays (1977), and the St. Louis Cardinals (1978–1979).
- What were Tom Bruno's career stats?
- In 69 games, Tom Bruno went 7-7 with a 4.22 ERA, 80 strikeouts, 123.2 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- What position did Tom Bruno play?
- Tom Bruno played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Tom Bruno and how much did he weigh?
- Tom Bruno was listed at 6 feet 5 inches and 210 pounds.
- What was Tom Bruno's career ERA?
- Tom Bruno finished with a 4.22 career ERA, going 7-7 with 80 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Tom Bruno have?
- Tom Bruno recorded 80 career strikeouts.
- Is Tom Bruno in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tom Bruno has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.