Bruce Dal Canton, baseball player, 1967-1977

Bruce Dal Canton

Born: 6/15/1941 in California, PA, USA

Died: 10/7/2008 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1967-09-03 | Final Game: 1977-05-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: John Bruce Dal Canton

Biography

Bruce Dal Canton, born in 1941, was a skilled pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1967 until his retirement in 1977. Over the course of his career, which spanned more than a decade, he established a record of 51 wins and 49 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.67. Dal Canton was known for his ability to strike out batters, accumulating a total of 485 strikeouts, and he also contributed to his teams with 19 saves. His playing style was characterized by a mix of finesse and power, making him a reliable option in both starting and relief roles. Dal Canton’s career unfolded in a transformative era for baseball, as the sport was beginning to see a shift in player dynamics and strategies. He made his mark during a time when pitching was becoming increasingly crucial to team success, and his consistent performance exemplified the important role that pitchers played in the game. While he may not have achieved the same level of notoriety as some of his contemporaries, Dal Canton's contributions to the teams he played for, including stints with the Kansas City Royals and Pittsburgh Pirates, underscored his significance within the league during the late 1960s and 1970s. His legacy continues to be appreciated by baseball historians and fans alike.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
51 49 316 83 15 2 19 931.3 894 380 48 391 485 3.67 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

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 0.113 0.164 0.133 0.297 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 316 83 58 128 8 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 316

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
California University of Pennsylvania California PA 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963