Tom Bruno

Summary

Thomas Michael Bruno (born January 26, 1953) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed. He was born in Chicago, Illinois. He played parts of four seasons in the majors from 1976 until 1979 for the Kansas City Royals, Toronto Blue Jays, and St. Louis Cardinals. Primarily a relief pitcher, Bruno won 7 games in his major league career. His best season came in 1978. Bruno compiled a 4–3 record, a 1.107 WHIP, and an impressive 1.99 ERA. On August 11, 1978, Bruno picked up the only save of his major league career. He pitched a flawless 12th inning, striking out the side, to nail down a 4-1 Cardinals victory over the Mets. [1]

Tom Bruno
Pitcher
Born: (1953-01-26) January 26, 1953 (age 71)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
August 1, 1976, for the Kansas City Royals
Last MLB appearance
September 26, 1979, for the St. Louis Cardinals
MLB statistics
Win–loss record7–7
Earned run average4.22
Strikeouts107
Teams

Bruno is currently a United States Coast Guard Master Captain and the owner of Major League Adventures, LLC, a hunting and fishing guide service and outfitter based in Pierre, South Dakota.[2]

References edit

  1. ^ "St. Louis Cardinals at New York Mets Box Score, August 11, 1978".
  2. ^ Major League Adventures, LLC – Official Website.

External links edit

  • Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)