Brian Bruney, baseball player, 2004-2012

Brian Bruney

Born: 2/17/1982 in Astoria, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 2004-05-08 | Final Game: 2012-06-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 235 lbs

Full name: Brian Anthony Bruney

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Biography

Brian Bruney, born in 1982, was a right-handed pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2012. Known for his powerful fastball and effective slider, Bruney played a pivotal role in the bullpens of several teams during his career. He finished with a win-loss record of 19-12 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.68 over his tenure in the majors. Bruney recorded a total of 252 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats and contribute significantly in high-leverage situations, as he also notched 13 saves. Bruney's career unfolded during a dynamic era in baseball characterized by both the rise of offensive statistics and the evolving role of relief pitchers. He played for several teams, including the Arizona Diamondbacks and the New York Yankees, where he gained recognition for his contributions to the team's success. His journey through the league reflected the increasing importance of specialized roles in pitching staffs, particularly in the late innings of games, solidifying his place in the history of the game's transition during the early 21st century. After retiring on June 24, 2012, Bruney left behind a legacy as a reliable reliever who effectively navigated the challenges of a competitive sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
19 12 273 1 0 0 13 259.7 235 135 27 187 252 4.68 0

Career ERA 4.68 vs. league average 4.27 across their career seasons — 9.6% 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
2004 AZ NL 3 4 30 0 0 0 0 31.3 20 15 27 34 4.31 4.46 (+3%) -
2005 AZ NL 1 3 47 0 0 0 12 46.0 56 38 35 51 7.43 4.29 (-73%) -
2006 NYY AL 1 1 19 0 0 0 0 20.7 14 2 15 25 0.87 4.53 (+81%) -
2007 NYY AL 3 2 58 0 0 0 0 50.0 44 26 37 39 4.68 4.47 (-5%) -
2008 NYY AL 3 0 32 1 0 0 1 34.3 18 7 16 33 1.83 4.32 (+58%) -
2009 NYY AL 5 0 44 0 0 0 0 39.0 36 17 23 36 3.92 4.32 (+9%) -
2010 WAS NL 1 2 19 0 0 0 0 17.7 21 15 20 16 7.64 4.08 (-87%) -585.1
2011 CHW AL 1 0 23 0 0 0 0 19.7 26 15 12 16 6.86 3.94 (-74%) -
2012 CHW AL 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 2 2 0.00 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
273 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 .262 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.746 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
2004 AZ NL 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2005 AZ NL 47 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2006 NYY AL 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2007 NYY AL 58 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2008 NYY AL 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2009 NYY AL 44 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2010 WAS NL 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2011 CHW AL 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2012 CHW AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2009 WS NYA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2006 ALDS1 NYA 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 4 0 0 3.0 4 3 0 4 9.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2009 WS NYA 0 0 1 0 0 0.3 3 2 0 0 54.00
2006 ALDS1 NYA 0 0 3 0 0 2.7 1 1 0 4 3.38

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 273 1 8 26 3 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2004 ARI P 30 0 2 3 1 0
2005 ARI P 47 0 1 7 0 1
2006 NYA P 19 0 1 2 0 1
2007 NYA P 58 0 1 2 1 0
2008 NYA P 32 1 1 4 0 0
2009 NYA P 44 0 0 3 0 0
2010 WAS P 19 0 1 2 1 0
2011 CHA P 23 0 1 3 0 0
2012 CHA P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 273

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2010 WAS NL $1,500,000
2009 NYA AL $1,250,000
2008 NYA AL $725,000
2007 NYA AL $395,545
2005 ARI NL $322,500
Total Career Earnings $4,193,045