Jim Bronstad, baseball player, 1959-1964

Jim Bronstad

Born: 6/22/1936 in Fort Worth, TX, USA

Died: 4/9/2022 in Fort Worth, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1959-06-07 | Final Game: 1964-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 196 lbs

Full name: James Warren Bronstad

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Biography

Jim Bronstad was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1959 to 1964. Born in 1936, Bronstad made his Major League Baseball debut during an era when the game was transitioning from the dominant pitching of the late 1950s into a more offense-driven style in the following decade. Over the course of his career, he played for several teams, amassing a record of 1-7 with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.48. Bronstad demonstrated a solid ability to strike out batters, recording a total of 45 strikeouts and securing 3 saves during his time on the mound. Despite not achieving significant individual success in terms of wins, Bronstad's contributions to his teams reflected the challenges faced by pitchers in an evolving game. His career unfolded during a period marked by the rise of power hitting and the introduction of more advanced training and strategy in baseball. While Bronstad may not be a household name, his journey through the majors exemplifies the dedication and perseverance of many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 7 45 3 0 0 3 93.7 110 57 11 37 45 5.48 0

Career ERA 5.48 vs. league average 3.63 across their career seasons — 51.1% worse 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
1959 NYY AL 0 3 16 3 0 0 2 29.3 34 17 13 14 5.22 3.90 (-34%) -
1963 WS2 AL 1 3 25 0 0 0 1 57.3 66 36 22 22 5.65 3.46 (-63%) -2170.8
1964 WS2 AL 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 7.0 10 4 2 9 5.14 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
47 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0.000 0.056 0.000 0.056 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .056 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — 82.3% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.056 vs. league average 0.694 across their career seasons — 92.0% 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
1959 NYY AL 16 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1963 WS2 AL 27 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1964 WS2 AL 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 45 3 10 20 0 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1959 NYA P 16 3 3 6 0 0
1963 WS2 P 25 0 7 14 0 2
1964 WS2 P 4 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 45