Tom Bruno, baseball player, 1976-1979

Tom Bruno

Born: 1/26/1953 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1976-08-01 | Final Game: 1979-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Thomas Michael Bruno

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Biography

Tom Bruno, born in 1953, was a professional pitcher whose career spanned from 1976 until his retirement on September 28, 1979. Known for his versatility on the mound, Bruno's playing style reflected the evolving nature of baseball during the late 1970s, a period characterized by a transition from the power-oriented game of the early decade to a more strategic approach. He finished his career with a record of 7-7 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.22, showcasing his ability to compete in a challenging league environment. Throughout his time in Major League Baseball, Bruno demonstrated his effectiveness as a reliable arm, accumulating 80 strikeouts and notching 1 save over his career. While he may not have reached the heights of superstardom, his contributions to his teams during a dynamic era in baseball history were significant. Players like Bruno helped set the stage for future generations, embodying the grit and determination that characterized the game in the late 1970s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
7 7 69 4 0 0 1 123.7 125 58 11 61 80 4.22 0

Career ERA 4.22 vs. league average 3.81 across their career seasons — 10.9% 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
1976 KCR AL 1 0 12 0 0 0 0 17.3 20 13 9 11 6.75 3.51 (-92%) -
1977 TOR AL 0 1 12 0 0 0 0 18.3 30 16 13 9 7.85 4.00 (-96%) -1327.3
1978 STL NL 4 3 18 3 0 0 1 49.7 38 11 17 33 1.99 3.69 (+46%) -
1979 STL NL 2 3 27 1 0 0 0 38.3 37 18 22 27 4.23 4.00 (-6%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
69 17 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.118 0.118 0.118 0.235 0.0

Career AVG .118 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 54.9% below league average.

Career OBP .118 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 63.9% below league average.

Career SLG .118 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 69.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.235 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — 66.9% 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
1976 KCR AL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1977 TOR AL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1978 STL NL 18 12 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.083 — — — — 0.0
1979 STL NL 27 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 69 4 6 13 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1976 KCA P 12 0 0 1 0 0
1977 TOR P 12 0 2 3 1 0
1978 SLN P 18 3 2 4 0 1
1979 SLN P 27 1 2 5 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 69