Bruce Tanner
Born: 12/9/1961 in New Castle, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1985-06-12 | Final Game: 1985-09-28
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 220 lbs
Full name: Bruce Matthew Tanner
Biography
Bruce Tanner, born in 1961, was a professional baseball pitcher who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1985. Tanner made his debut on June 12, 1985, and played until September 28, 1985. During his time in the majors, he recorded a win-loss record of 1-2 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 5.33 over the course of his career. His ability to strike out batters was modest, as he finished with a total of 9 strikeouts and did not register any saves.
While Tanner's career was short, he contributed to the teams he played for during a competitive era in baseball. The mid-1980s was a time of transition in the sport, characterized by the emergence of power hitters and a shift in pitching styles. Though he faced challenges on the mound, Tanner's experience in the majors remains a part of his legacy, reflecting the journey of many players who aspire to make their mark in baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.0 | 34 | 16 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 5.33 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | CHW | AL | 1 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.0 | 34 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 5.33 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | CHW | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 10 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | CHA | P | 10 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 10 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida State University | Tallahassee | FL | 1981, 1982, 1983 |