Bruce Walton
Born: 12/25/1962 in Bakersfield, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1991-05-11 | Final Game: 1994-07-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Bruce Kenneth Walton
Biography
Bruce Walton, born in 1962, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from May 11, 1991, to July 4, 1994. During his tenure in Major League Baseball, Walton played in a challenging era that saw a mix of evolving pitching strategies and the increasing importance of relief specialists. He compiled a career record of 2-0, with an earned run average (ERA) of 8.21 over his time on the mound. Walton recorded a total of 18 strikeouts but did not register any saves, reflecting his role within the pitching staff during his career.
Though his time in the majors was relatively brief, Walton's contributions were part of the larger tapestry of the game during the early 1990s, a period marked by the transition from traditional pitching roles to the specialization of relievers. His journey through the ranks of professional baseball highlights the challenges faced by many pitchers striving to make their mark in a highly competitive environment. Walton's legacy serves as a reminder of the dedication required to reach the major leagues, even when statistical achievements may not tell the entire story of a player's impact on the game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34.0 | 45 | 31 | 6 | 15 | 18 | 8.21 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | OAK | AL | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 6.23 | -658.7 |
| 1992 | OAK | AL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 9.90 | 40.7 |
| 1993 | WSN | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.7 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 9.53 | - |
| 1994 | COL | NL | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.3 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 8.44 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | OAK | AL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | OAK | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | WSN | NL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | COL | NL | 4 | 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 | 27 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | OAK | P | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | OAK | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | MON | P | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | COL | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 27 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | MON | NL | $115,000 |
| 1992 | OAK | AL | $111,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $226,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Hawaii at Manoa | Honolulu | HI | 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985 |