Bruce Walton, baseball player, 1991-1994

Bruce Walton

Born: 12/25/1962 in Bakersfield, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1991-05-11 | Final Game: 1994-07-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Bruce Kenneth Walton

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Biography

Bruce Walton, born in 1962, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from May 11, 1991, to July 4, 1994. During his tenure in Major League Baseball, Walton played in a challenging era that saw a mix of evolving pitching strategies and the increasing importance of relief specialists. He compiled a career record of 2-0, with an earned run average (ERA) of 8.21 over his time on the mound. Walton recorded a total of 18 strikeouts but did not register any saves, reflecting his role within the pitching staff during his career. Though his time in the majors was relatively brief, Walton's contributions were part of the larger tapestry of the game during the early 1990s, a period marked by the transition from traditional pitching roles to the specialization of relievers. His journey through the ranks of professional baseball highlights the challenges faced by many pitchers striving to make their mark in a highly competitive environment. Walton's legacy serves as a reminder of the dedication required to reach the major leagues, even when statistical achievements may not tell the entire story of a player's impact on the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2 0 27 0 0 0 0 34.0 45 31 6 15 18 8.21 0

Career ERA 8.21 vs. league average 4.06 across their career seasons — 101.9% 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
1991 OAK AL 1 0 12 0 0 0 0 13.0 11 9 6 10 6.23 3.91 (-59%) -658.7
1992 OAK AL 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 10.0 17 11 3 7 9.90 3.75 (-164%) 40.7
1993 WSN NL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 5.7 11 6 3 0 9.53 — -
1994 COL NL 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 5.3 6 5 3 1 8.44 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
27 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 .261 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.725 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
1991 OAK AL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1992 OAK AL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1993 WSN NL 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1994 COL NL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 27 0 2 3 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1991 OAK P 12 0 1 0 0 0
1992 OAK P 7 0 0 1 0 0
1993 MON P 4 0 1 1 0 0
1994 COL P 4 0 0 1 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 27

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1993 MON NL $115,000
1992 OAK AL $111,000
Total Career Earnings $226,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu HI 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985