Episode 268 – Bruce Sutter and His Splitter
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One of the greatest relievers of his day, Bruce Sutter also was a pioneer who helped turn the split-fingered fastball into the pitch of the ’80s. As we mourn his passing, Mike and Bill look back on one of the most unlikely Hall of Fame careers there is.
Bruce Sutter A few facts . . . .
As a 20-year old, Bruce Sutter had arm surgery which placed his pitching career in jeopardy. A few seasons later he learned a revolutionary new pitch: the split-finger fastball, and he rocketed to stardom. He led the National League in saves for four straight seasons, culminating in closing out Game Seven of the 1982 World Series for the Cardinals. An arm injury ended his career in 1988, with exactly 300 saves to his credit. He was elected into the Hall of fame in 2006.
Best Season, 1977
In 62 games, Sutter averaged more than two innings per outing, posting a 1.34 ERA. He saved 31 games and surrendered just 69 hits in 107 1/3 IP. His 1984 season was also very, very good.
Factoid
In one 39-day period in 1984, Bruce Sutter had more two-inning saves (nine) than Trevor Hoffman had in his entire career, and as many as Mariano Rivera had in his career.
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