Warren Brusstar
Born: 2/2/1952 in Oakland, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1977-05-06 | Final Game: 1985-10-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Warren Scott Brusstar
Biography
Warren Brusstar was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1985. Born in 1952, Brusstar made a name for himself as a reliable reliever during an era characterized by both the emergence of power hitters and the evolution of pitching strategies. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 28-16, maintaining a solid earned run average (ERA) of 3.51. Brusstar's skill on the mound was highlighted by his ability to strike out batters, totaling 273 strikeouts, and he also recorded 14 saves, showcasing his versatility in late-game situations.
Brusstar's playing style was marked by his composure and strategic approach, making him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. He contributed significantly to the bullpen dynamics of his era, which was increasingly leaning towards specialized roles for pitchers. His tenure in the league included time with notable franchises, and his performance during the late 1970s and early 1980s reflected the changing landscape of baseball, where pitching depth became a critical component of a team's success. After retiring from the game on October 3, 1985, Brusstar left behind a legacy as a steady pitcher who played an important role in the competitive nature of baseball during his time.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 16 | 340 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 484.7 | 476 | 189 | 28 | 183 | 273 | 3.51 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | PHI | NL | 7 | 2 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 71.3 | 64 | 21 | 24 | 46 | 2.65 | 403.7 |
| 1978 | PHI | NL | 6 | 3 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 88.7 | 74 | 23 | 30 | 60 | 2.33 | 3022.2 |
| 1979 | PHI | NL | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14.3 | 23 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 6.91 | -20.0 |
| 1980 | PHI | NL | 2 | 2 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38.7 | 42 | 16 | 13 | 21 | 3.72 | 154.3 |
| 1981 | PHI | NL | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.3 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 4.38 | -122.1 |
| 1982 | CHW | AL | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.3 | 19 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 3.44 | - |
| 1982 | PHI | NL | 2 | 3 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22.7 | 31 | 12 | 5 | 11 | 4.76 | 100.1 |
| 1983 | CHC | NL | 3 | 1 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 80.3 | 67 | 21 | 37 | 46 | 2.35 | - |
| 1984 | CHC | NL | 1 | 1 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 63.7 | 57 | 22 | 21 | 36 | 3.11 | - |
| 1985 | CHC | NL | 4 | 3 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 74.3 | 87 | 50 | 36 | 34 | 6.05 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 340 | 32 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 0.094 | 0.171 | 0.125 | 0.296 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | PHI | NL | 46 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1978 | PHI | NL | 58 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1979 | PHI | NL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1980 | PHI | NL | 26 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1981 | PHI | NL | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | CHW | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | PHI | NL | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | CHC | NL | 59 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | CHC | NL | 41 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1985 | CHC | NL | 51 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | NLCS | CHN | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 1981 | NEDIV | PHI | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1980 | WS | PHI | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1980 | NLCS | PHI | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 1978 | NLCS | PHI | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1977 | NLCS | PHI | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 18.3 | 16 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 1.96 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | NLCS | CHN | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4.3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
| 1981 | NEDIV | PHI | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4.91 |
| 1980 | NLCS | PHI | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3.38 |
| 1980 | WS | PHI | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 1978 | NLCS | PHI | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 1977 | NLCS | PHI | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3.38 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 340 | 0 | 36 | 79 | 3 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | PHI | P | 46 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 0 | 1 |
| 1978 | PHI | P | 58 | 0 | 5 | 22 | 0 | 4 |
| 1979 | PHI | P | 13 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | PHI | P | 26 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | PHI | P | 14 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | CHA | P | 10 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | PHI | P | 22 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1983 | CHN | P | 59 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984 | CHN | P | 41 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | CHN | P | 51 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 340 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | CHN | NL | $575,000 |
| 1985 | CHN | NL | $375,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $950,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University Fresno | Fresno | CA | 1972, 1973 |