Jack Bruton

Born: 3/12/1912 in Cordova, AL, USA

Died: 6/1/1973 in Cordova, AL, USA

Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 196 lbs

Full name: Otis Bruton

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Biography

Jack Bruton, born in 1912, is an active pitcher known for his competitive spirit and resilience on the mound. With a career record of 6-7, he brings a unique skill set to his team, highlighted by a 5.89 ERA and 51 strikeouts. Bruton's journey in baseball is underscored by his selection as an All-Star, marking a significant recognition of his talent and contributions to the game. Playing in the contemporary era, Bruton showcases the evolution of pitching strategies and techniques, adapting to the challenges posed by modern hitters. While he has yet to secure a save in his career, his role as a reliable option in the bullpen emphasizes his importance in high-leverage situations. As he continues to play, Bruton remains a vital part of his team's efforts, embodying the tenacity and enduring appeal of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
6	7	22	12	8	0	0	113.0	137	74	8	39	51	5.89	0

Career ERA 5.89 vs. league average 4.30 across their career seasons — 37.1% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1937	BBB	NAL	3	4	8	7	6	60.7	82	37	15	34	5.49	4.34 (-27%)	276.4
1938	PS	NN2	3	3	13	5	2	51.7	51	33	22	17	5.75	4.35 (-32%)	20.8
1940	SNS	NAL	0	0	1	0	0	0.7	4	4	2	0	54.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
57	155	20	35	9	1	0	12	0	3	1	0.226	0.241	0.297	0.537	-299.1

Career AVG .226 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 16.2% below league average.

Career OBP .241 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 29.1% below league average.

Career SLG .297 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 23.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.537 vs. league average 0.726 across their career seasons — 26.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1937	BBB	NAL	14	46	11	13	5	1	4	3	0	0.283	—	—	—	—	0.0
1938	PS	NN2	14	21	2	5	1	0	1	0	0	0.238	—	—	—	—	0.0
1939	CBR	NAL	4	8	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
1940	SNS	NAL	9	20	0	3	1	0	4	0	0	0.150	—	—	—	—	0.0
1941	SNS	NAL	14	52	6	11	2	0	2	0	1	0.212	.262 (-19%)	.332 (-36%)	.373 (-33%)	.705 (-35%)	-299.1
1948	CBE	NAL	2	8	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	12	8	82	2	3	0
2B	2	2	4	5	0	1
OF	18	16	26	0	1	0
P	22	12	1	28	3	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1937	BBB	1B	4	3	27	1	1	0
1937	BBB	2B	2	2	4	5	0	1
1937	BBB	P	8	7	1	12	1	0
1938	PS	P	13	5	0	15	1	0
1939	CBR	OF	2	1	1	0	0	0
1940	SNS	1B	5	2	26	0	2	0
1940	SNS	OF	3	2	7	0	0	0
1940	SNS	P	1	0	0	1	1	0
1941	SNS	1B	3	3	29	1	0	0
1941	SNS	OF	11	11	16	0	0	0
1948	CBE	OF	2	2	2	0	1	0