Jeff Bronkey, baseball player, 1993-1995

Jeff Bronkey

Born: 9/18/1965 in Kabul, Kabul, Afghanistan

MLB Debut: 1993-05-02 | Final Game: 1995-08-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Jacob Jeffery Bronkey

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Biography

Jeff Bronkey, born in 1965, was a professional baseball pitcher known for his contributions to Major League Baseball during the mid-1990s. He began his career on May 2, 1993, and played until August 12, 1995. Over the course of his brief tenure in the majors, Bronkey amassed a career record of 2-2 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.04. He struck out a total of 36 batters and recorded 2 saves, showcasing his ability to perform in critical situations. Bronkey's playing style was characterized by a competitive spirit and resilience on the mound, attributes that resonated with the baseball culture of the time—a period marked by the transition into the offensive explosion of the mid-1990s. Although his career was relatively short, Bronkey's contributions in relief and his role in his teams' pitching rotations during this era reflect the challenges and dynamics faced by pitchers navigating the evolving game. His journey through the ranks of professional baseball serves as a reminder of the dedication and effort required to reach the major leagues.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2 2 45 0 0 0 2 69.0 74 31 7 29 36 4.04 0

Career ERA 4.04 vs. league average 4.37 across their career seasons — 7.4% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1993 TEX AL 1 1 21 0 0 0 1 36.0 39 16 11 18 4.00 4.19 (+5%) -219.6
1994 ATL AL 1 1 16 0 0 0 1 20.7 20 10 12 13 4.35 4.51 (+3%) -
1995 ATL AL 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 12.3 15 5 6 5 3.65 4.45 (+18%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
45 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .414 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.750 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1993 TEX AL 21 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1994 ATL AL 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1995 ATL AL 8 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 45 0 7 14 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1993 TEX P 21 0 3 10 0 1
1994 ML4 P 16 0 1 4 0 0
1995 ML4 P 8 0 3 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 45

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1995 ML4 AL $116,000
1994 ML4 AL $114,000
1993 TEX AL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $339,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Oklahoma State University Stillwater OK 1984, 1985, 1986