Bruce Dal Canton
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1967-1977)
Bruce Dal Canton was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1967 to 1977 for 4 teams, including the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 11 seasons. Across 316 career appearances, he went 51-49 with a 3.67 ERA and 485 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 2009.8.
- 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
- 6'2" / 205 lb
- Died
- 10/7/2008 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1967-09-03
- Last Game
- 1977-05-27
Full name: John Bruce Dal Canton
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | PIT | NL | 2 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 24.0 | 19 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 1.88 | 3.30 (+43%) | -41.4 |
| 1968 | PIT | NL | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17.0 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 2.12 | 2.98 (+29%) | 53.9 |
| 1969 | PIT | NL | 8 | 2 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 86.1 | 79 | 32 | 49 | 56 | 3.34 | 3.61 (+8%) | 542.8 |
| 1970 | PIT | NL | 9 | 4 | 41 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 84.2 | 94 | 43 | 39 | 53 | 4.57 | 3.89 (-18%) | 15.7 |
| 1971 | KCA | AL | 8 | 6 | 25 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 141.1 | 144 | 54 | 44 | 58 | 3.44 | 3.47 (+1%) | 612.7 |
| 1972 | KCA | AL | 6 | 6 | 35 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 132.1 | 135 | 50 | 29 | 75 | 3.40 | 3.26 (-4%) | 2143.5 |
| 1973 | KCA | AL | 4 | 3 | 32 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 97.1 | 108 | 52 | 46 | 38 | 4.81 | 3.75 (-28%) | -1577.8 |
| 1974 | KCA | AL | 8 | 10 | 31 | 22 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 175.1 | 135 | 61 | 82 | 96 | 3.13 | 3.63 (+14%) | 1293.6 |
| 1975 | KCA | AL | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.2 | 23 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 15.58 | — | 0.0 |
| 1975 | ATL | NL | 2 | 7 | 26 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 67.0 | 63 | 25 | 24 | 38 | 3.36 | 3.71 (+9%) | 894.2 |
| 1976 | ATL | NL | 3 | 5 | 42 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 73.1 | 67 | 29 | 42 | 36 | 3.56 | 3.51 (-1%) | -1833.8 |
| 1977 | CHA | AL | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24.0 | 20 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 3.75 | 4.00 (+6%) | -93.7 |
| Career · 12 seasons | 51 | 49 | 316 | 83 | 15 | 2 | 19 | 931.1 | 894 | 380 | 391 | 485 | 3.67 | — | 2,010 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 316 | 150 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 59 | .113 | .164 | .133 | .297 | 0 |
Career AVG .113 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 55.0% below league average.
Career OBP .164 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 48.8% below league average.
Career SLG .133 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 63.9% below league average.
Career OPS .297 vs. league average .689 across their career seasons — 56.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | PIT | NL | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1968 | PIT | NL | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1969 | PIT | NL | 57 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | .300 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1970 | PIT | NL | 41 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1971 | KCA | AL | 25 | 46 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 19 | .087 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1972 | KCA | AL | 35 | 41 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14 | .098 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1973 | KCA | AL | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1974 | KCA | AL | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1975 | KCA | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1975 | ATL | NL | 26 | 19 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | .105 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1976 | ATL | NL | 42 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1977 | CHA | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 12 seasons | 316 | 150 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 59 | .113 | — | — | — | — | 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 (632 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 164 | 73 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 2 | .096 |
| Away | 152 | 77 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 3 | .130 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 164 | 477.0 | 469 | 201 | 173 | 238 | 3.79 |
| Away | 152 | 454.1 | 425 | 179 | 217 | 247 | 3.55 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-05-27 | CHW | NYY | L | 3.2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977-05-22 | CHW | DET | — | 4.2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 1977-05-20 | CHW | DET | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-05-05 | CHW | KCR | — | 2.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1977-04-27 | CHW | DET | L | 4.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977-04-24 | CHW | OAK | SV | 4.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-04-19 | CHW | LAA | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-04-17 | CHW | TOR | SV | 3.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1976-09-17 | ATL | LAD | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976-09-06 | ATL | SFG | L | 1.2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | PIT | P | 8 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | PIT | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | PIT | P | 57 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 1 | 1 |
| 1970 | PIT | P | 41 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 2 |
| 1971 | KCA | P | 25 | 22 | 11 | 16 | 2 | 0 |
| 1972 | KCA | P | 35 | 16 | 5 | 14 | 1 | 1 |
| 1973 | KCA | P | 32 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 1 |
| 1974 | KCA | P | 31 | 22 | 14 | 25 | 1 | 2 |
| 1975 | KCA | P | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | ATL | P | 26 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| 1976 | ATL | P | 42 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | CHA | P | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 316 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| California University of Pennsylvania | California | PA | 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963 |
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Bruce Dal Canton: the record in brief
The profile opens with Bruce Dal Canton's first major league game on September 3, 1967; the last one listed came on May 27, 1977. The team column moves through the Pittsburgh Pirates (1967 to 1970), the Kansas City Royals (1971 through 1975), the Atlanta Braves (1975 to 1976), and the Chicago White Sox (1977). The bio lists Dal Canton as a pitcher who threw and hit right-handed. The recorded size is 6'2" and 205 pounds. Dal Canton was born on June 15, 1941, in California, PA, USA. The bio records the death on October 7, 2008, in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Bruce Dal Canton was the playing name; the full given name is John Bruce.
Dal Canton went 51-49 with a 3.67 ERA in 316 games, 83 of them starts. Also on Dal Canton's record: 485 strikeouts, 15 complete games, and 19 saves. Dal Canton's 3.67 ERA was close to the 3.57 league figure for those seasons. 1970 brought Dal Canton a season-high 9 wins.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bruce Dal Canton
- What years did Bruce Dal Canton play?
- Bruce Dal Canton played in Major League Baseball from 1967 to 1977.
- Was Bruce Dal Canton a pitcher?
- Yes. Bruce Dal Canton pitched in the major leagues, recording 51 wins and 485 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Bruce Dal Canton hit?
- Bruce Dal Canton hit 0 career home runs with 17 hits.
- What teams did Bruce Dal Canton play for?
- Bruce Dal Canton played for 4 teams: the Pittsburgh Pirates (1967–1970), the Kansas City Royals (1971–1975), the Atlanta Braves (1975–1976), and the Chicago White Sox (1977).
- What were Bruce Dal Canton's career stats?
- In 316 games, Bruce Dal Canton went 51-49 with a 3.67 ERA, 485 strikeouts, 931.1 innings pitched, and 19 saves.
- What position did Bruce Dal Canton play?
- Bruce Dal Canton played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bruce Dal Canton and how much did he weigh?
- Bruce Dal Canton was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 205 pounds.
- What was Bruce Dal Canton's career ERA?
- Bruce Dal Canton finished with a 3.67 career ERA, going 51-49 with 485 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Bruce Dal Canton have?
- Bruce Dal Canton recorded 485 career strikeouts.
- Is Bruce Dal Canton in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bruce Dal Canton has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.