Tom Bruno
Born: 1/26/1953 in Chicago, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1976-08-01 | Final Game: 1979-09-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Thomas Michael Bruno
Biography
Tom Bruno, born in 1953, was a professional pitcher whose career spanned from 1976 until his retirement on September 28, 1979. Known for his versatility on the mound, Bruno's playing style reflected the evolving nature of baseball during the late 1970s, a period characterized by a transition from the power-oriented game of the early decade to a more strategic approach. He finished his career with a record of 7-7 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.22, showcasing his ability to compete in a challenging league environment.
Throughout his time in Major League Baseball, Bruno demonstrated his effectiveness as a reliable arm, accumulating 80 strikeouts and notching 1 save over his career. While he may not have reached the heights of superstardom, his contributions to his teams during a dynamic era in baseball history were significant. Players like Bruno helped set the stage for future generations, embodying the grit and determination that characterized the game in the late 1970s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 69 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 123.7 | 125 | 58 | 11 | 61 | 80 | 4.22 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | KCR | AL | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.3 | 20 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 6.75 | - |
| 1977 | TOR | AL | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.3 | 30 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 7.85 | -1327.3 |
| 1978 | STL | NL | 4 | 3 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 49.7 | 38 | 11 | 17 | 33 | 1.99 | - |
| 1979 | STL | NL | 2 | 3 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38.3 | 37 | 18 | 22 | 27 | 4.23 | - |
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 | 0.118 | 0.118 | 0.118 | 0.235 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | KCR | 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 | STL | NL | 18 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.083 | 0.0 |
| 1979 | STL | NL | 27 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 69 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | KCA | P | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | TOR | P | 12 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | SLN | P | 18 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1979 | SLN | P | 27 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 69 |