Arlo Brunsberg, baseball player, 1966-1966

Arlo Brunsberg

Born: 8/15/1940 in Fertile, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 1966-09-23 | Final Game: 1966-10-02

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Arlo Adolph Brunsberg

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Biography

Arlo Brunsberg, born in 1940, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period in 1966. Primarily recognized as a position player, Brunsberg made a notable, albeit limited, impact during his time in Major League Baseball. He played a total of 2 games, where he recorded 1 hit and maintained a batting average of .333, showcasing his potential in a highly competitive environment. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs, his singular hit highlighted his ability to make contact with the ball at the major league level. Brunsberg's career, though short-lived, occurred during a transformative era in baseball as the game was evolving with a greater emphasis on athleticism and specialized roles. His contributions, while modest in statistical terms, reflect the journey of many players who passed through the majors, leaving marks of determination and skill. After his final game on October 2, 1966, Brunsberg transitioned away from professional baseball, but his brief appearance in the league remains a part of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2 3 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333 0.500 0.667 1.167 0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — +34.1% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — +61.5% above league average.

Career SLG .667 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — +77.1% above league average.

Career OPS 1.167 vs. league average 0.686 across their career seasons — +70.1% above 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
1966 DET AL 2 3 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 2 0 4 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1966 DET C 2 0 4 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Concordia College-Moorhead Moorhead MN 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962