George Brunet, baseball player, 1956-1971

George Brunet

Born: 6/8/1935 in Houghton, MI, USA

Died: 10/25/1991 in Poza Rica, Veracruz, México

MLB Debut: 1956-09-14 | Final Game: 1971-04-28

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: George Stuart Brunet

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Biography

George Brunet was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1956 to 1971. Born in 1935, Brunet made his Major League debut with the Chicago White Sox and went on to play for several teams, including the Kansas City Athletics and the Detroit Tigers. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 69 wins and 93 losses, with a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 3.62. Known for his durability and competitive spirit, Brunet struck out a total of 921 batters and recorded 4 saves, showcasing his ability to perform in high-pressure situations. Brunet's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the rise of more powerful hitters and increasing specialization in pitching. His contributions on the mound were significant, as he navigated the challenges of a changing game while remaining a reliable presence for his teams. While he may not have achieved the stardom of some of his contemporaries, Brunet's skill and perseverance left a lasting impact on the teams he played for and the fans who watched him compete.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
69 93 324 213 39 15 4 1431.7 1303 576 133 581 921 3.62 0

Career ERA 3.62 vs. league average 3.64 across their career seasons — near 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
1956 KC1 AL 0 0 6 1 0 0 0 9.0 10 7 11 5 7.00 3.96 (-77%) 0.0
1957 KC1 AL 0 1 4 2 0 0 0 11.3 13 7 4 3 5.56 3.83 (-45%) -411.0
1959 KC1 AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 4.7 10 6 7 7 11.57 — 0.0
1960 KC1 AL 0 2 3 2 0 0 0 10.3 12 5 10 4 4.35 3.82 (-14%) -292.4
1960 ATL NL 2 0 17 6 0 0 0 49.7 53 28 22 39 5.07 3.82 (-33%) -
1961 ATL NL 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 5.0 7 3 2 0 5.40 — -
1962 HOU NL 2 4 17 11 2 0 0 54.0 62 27 21 36 4.50 3.96 (-14%) 1396.8
1963 HOU NL 0 3 5 2 0 0 0 12.7 24 10 6 11 7.11 3.46 (-105%) -240.3
1963 BAL AL 0 1 16 0 0 0 1 20.0 25 12 9 13 5.40 3.46 (-56%) -587.5
1964 LAA AL 2 2 10 7 0 0 0 42.3 38 17 25 36 3.61 3.58 (-1%) 310.2
1965 LAA AL 9 11 41 26 8 3 2 197.0 149 56 69 141 2.56 3.50 (+27%) -
1966 LAA AL 13 13 41 32 8 2 0 212.0 183 78 106 148 3.31 3.52 (+6%) -
1967 LAA AL 11 19 40 37 7 2 1 250.0 203 92 90 165 3.31 3.30 (avg) -
1968 LAA AL 13 17 39 36 8 5 0 245.3 191 78 68 132 2.86 2.98 (+4%) -
1969 LAA AL 6 7 23 19 2 2 0 100.7 98 43 39 56 3.84 3.61 (-6%) -
1969 SE1 AL 2 5 12 11 2 0 0 63.7 70 38 28 37 5.37 3.61 (-49%) -2094.5
1970 WS2 AL 8 6 24 20 2 1 0 118.0 124 58 48 67 4.42 3.89 (-14%) 107.6
1970 PIT NL 1 1 12 1 0 0 0 16.7 19 5 9 17 2.70 3.89 (+31%) 295.8
1971 STL NL 0 1 7 0 0 0 0 9.3 12 6 7 4 5.79 3.47 (-67%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
324 418 23 37 5 0 3 12 0 15 220 0.089 0.126 0.122 0.248 -2980.1

Career AVG .089 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 64.7% below league average.

Career OBP .126 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 60.3% below league average.

Career SLG .122 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — 67.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.248 vs. league average 0.695 across their career seasons — 64.3% 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
1956 KC1 AL 6 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1957 KC1 AL 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1959 KC1 AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1960 KC1 AL 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1960 ATL NL 17 11 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.091 — — — — 0.0
1961 ATL NL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1962 HOU NL 17 17 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 9 0.059 — — — — 0.0
1963 HOU NL 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1963 BAL AL 16 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1964 LAA AL 10 11 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 5 0.182 — — — — 0.0
1965 LAA AL 41 56 3 3 2 0 0 1 0 4 34 0.054 .245 (-78%) .310 (-62%) .371 (-76%) .682 (-70%) -640.6
1966 LAA AL 41 68 5 7 1 0 1 3 0 2 34 0.103 .248 (-59%) .309 (-58%) .376 (-57%) .685 (-58%) -644.5
1967 LAA AL 40 78 2 6 0 0 0 0 0 1 40 0.077 .242 (-68%) .306 (-71%) .357 (-78%) .663 (-75%) -922.5
1968 LAA AL 39 74 3 6 0 0 0 2 0 2 38 0.081 .236 (-66%) .298 (-61%) .340 (-76%) .638 (-69%) -772.5
1969 LAA AL 23 27 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 13 0.037 — — — — 0.0
1969 SE1 AL 12 20 2 3 0 0 1 1 0 1 11 0.150 — — — — 0.0
1970 WS2 AL 24 38 4 6 1 0 1 4 0 1 21 0.158 — — — — 0.0
1970 PIT NL 12 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1971 STL NL 7 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 324 213 46 225 11 11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1956 KC1 P 6 1 0 3 0 0
1957 KC1 P 4 2 0 2 0 0
1959 KC1 P 2 0 0 4 1 0
1960 KC1 P 3 2 1 7 0 0
1960 ML1 P 17 6 1 9 0 0
1961 ML1 P 5 0 0 3 0 0
1962 HOU P 17 11 4 12 2 2
1963 HOU P 5 2 2 2 0 0
1963 BAL P 16 0 1 3 0 2
1964 LAA P 10 7 3 5 0 0
1965 CAL P 41 26 6 29 2 1
1966 CAL P 41 32 11 33 1 2
1967 CAL P 40 37 5 36 1 0
1968 CAL P 39 36 5 31 1 1
1969 CAL P 23 19 4 13 1 1
1969 SE1 P 12 11 1 14 0 0
1970 WS2 P 24 20 2 15 1 2
1970 PIT P 12 1 0 4 1 0
1971 SLN P 7 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 324