Bruce Cunningham, baseball player, 1929-1932

Bruce Cunningham

Born: 9/29/1905 in San Francisco, CA, USA

Died: 3/8/1984 in Hayward, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1929-05-07 | Final Game: 1932-08-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Bruce Lee Cunningham

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Biography

Bruce Cunningham was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1905, whose career spanned from 1929 to 1932. He played in an era that was marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented game, showcasing his skills during a time when pitching was evolving. Over his four-year career, Cunningham compiled a record of 13 wins and 24 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.64. He demonstrated his striking ability with a total of 103 strikeouts, contributing to his teams in crucial moments with 2 saves. Cunningham's career, while not lengthy, reflected the challenges faced by pitchers of his time, as they navigated the complexities of an increasingly competitive league. His performance on the mound illustrated the grit and determination required to succeed in professional baseball, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of the sport's history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
13 24 104 33 12 1 2 382.0 428 197 22 146 103 4.64 0

Career ERA 4.64 vs. league average 4.42 across their career seasons — 5.1% 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
1929 BSN NL 4 6 17 8 4 0 1 91.7 100 46 32 22 4.52 4.60 (+2%) -863.2
1930 BSN NL 5 6 36 6 2 0 0 106.7 121 65 41 28 5.48 4.80 (-14%) -787.4
1931 BSN NL 3 12 33 16 6 1 1 136.7 157 68 54 32 4.48 4.10 (-9%) -1639.2
1932 BSN NL 1 0 18 3 0 0 0 47.0 50 18 19 21 3.45 4.13 (+16%) 176.3

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
108 109 8 15 4 0 0 5 0 12 32 0.138 0.223 0.174 0.397 0.0

Career AVG .138 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 51.5% below league average.

Career OBP .223 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 35.4% below league average.

Career SLG .174 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 57.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.397 vs. league average 0.753 across their career seasons — 47.2% 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
1929 BSN NL 19 27 3 4 0 0 0 2 0 4 7 0.148 — — — — 0.0
1930 BSN NL 37 31 3 6 3 0 0 2 0 3 10 0.194 — — — — 0.0
1931 BSN NL 34 42 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 13 0.071 — — — — 0.0
1932 BSN NL 18 9 2 2 1 0 0 1 0 4 2 0.222 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
P 104 0 16 124 2 12

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1929 BSN OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1929 BSN P 17 0 5 27 1 0
1930 BSN P 36 0 4 35 0 3
1931 BSN P 33 0 6 50 1 4
1932 BSN P 18 0 1 12 0 5

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 104
Left Field 1