Bruce Cunningham
Born: 9/29/1905 in San Francisco, CA, USA
Died: 3/8/1984 in Hayward, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1929-05-07 | Final Game: 1932-08-05
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Bruce Lee Cunningham
Biography
Bruce Cunningham was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1905, whose career spanned from 1929 to 1932. He played in an era that was marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented game, showcasing his skills during a time when pitching was evolving. Over his four-year career, Cunningham compiled a record of 13 wins and 24 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.64. He demonstrated his striking ability with a total of 103 strikeouts, contributing to his teams in crucial moments with 2 saves.
Cunningham's career, while not lengthy, reflected the challenges faced by pitchers of his time, as they navigated the complexities of an increasingly competitive league. His performance on the mound illustrated the grit and determination required to succeed in professional baseball, and he 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 24 | 104 | 33 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 382.0 | 428 | 197 | 22 | 146 | 103 | 4.64 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | BSN | NL | 4 | 6 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 91.7 | 100 | 46 | 32 | 22 | 4.52 | -729.2 |
| 1930 | BSN | NL | 5 | 6 | 36 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 106.7 | 121 | 65 | 41 | 28 | 5.48 | -469.2 |
| 1931 | BSN | NL | 3 | 12 | 33 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 136.7 | 157 | 68 | 54 | 32 | 4.48 | -1468.3 |
| 1932 | BSN | NL | 1 | 0 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47.0 | 50 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 3.45 | 366.3 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 108 | 109 | 8 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 32 | 0.138 | 0.223 | 0.174 | 0.397 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | BSN | NL | 19 | 27 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0.148 | 0.0 |
| 1930 | BSN | NL | 37 | 31 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0.194 | 0.0 |
| 1931 | BSN | NL | 34 | 42 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0.071 | 0.0 |
| 1932 | BSN | NL | 18 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 104 | 0 | 16 | 124 | 2 | 12 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | BSN | P | 17 | 0 | 5 | 27 | 1 | 0 |
| 1929 | BSN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930 | BSN | P | 36 | 0 | 4 | 35 | 0 | 3 |
| 1931 | BSN | P | 33 | 0 | 6 | 50 | 1 | 4 |
| 1932 | BSN | P | 18 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 5 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 104 |
| Left Field | 1 |