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Branch Rickey League
4-6-2229
Jim Bruner Relief Pitcher
Retired (2000, Age 36)
CAREER BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
ERA 3.96 Total Rating B    Bats/Throws R/R
W-L 67-62 Status Deceased (2021) Option Years 0  
SV 30 Age at Death 57 Date of Birth 05-12-1964
K 805 Drafted Round 2, Pick 26
(1987)		 Majors Svc Time 7 years
(138 games)
IP 1140.2
WHIP 1.26
OFFENSE PITCHING MENTORING
Contact vs. R F  Contact vs. L D- Endurance C+   Ldrship B 
Power vs. R D- Power vs. L D- Velocity C+   Mentor Val A 
Speed C  Bunt F  Control A 
POSITIONS DEFENSE/HEALTH POSTSEASON
 C * --- SS --- Range C  WS Rings 0
1B --- LF --- Arm B- WS Appearances 1
2B --- CF ---   Health F  LCS Appearances 3
3B --- RF ---   Injured Days 0 All Star Teams 0
* League requires 50% rating to start at catcher.

 Skill grades calculated using approximate current ratings minus past improvements.
Year OS Age  Endurance   Velocity   Control 
198723C C B 
198824C C+B+
198925C+C+A-
199026C+B-A-
199127C+B-A 
199228C+B-A 
199329C+B-A 
199430C+B-A 
199531C+B-A+
199632C+B-A+
199733C+B-A+
199834C+B-A+
199935C+B-A+
200036C+C+A 
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
2000-11-01Jim Bruner has retired from the Los Angeles Vipers
2000-05-29The Los Angeles Vipers have acquired Jim Bruner from the waiver wire.
2000-05-05The Chicago White Sox have waived Jim Bruner.
2000-03-25The Chicago White Sox have designated Jim Bruner for assignment.
1999-07-05Jim Bruner of the Chicago White Sox is injured and is expected to be out 7 days.
1998-10-08Jim Bruner of the Chicago White Sox is injured and is expected to be out 35 days.
1997-07-11Trade #1688731 has been completed between the Philadelphia Jesuits and the Chicago White Sox. The Chicago White Sox receive Jim Bruner from the Philadelphia Jesuits in exchange for Sandy Bowen.
1997-04-28The Philadelphia Jesuits have placed Jim Bruner on the trade block.
1996-08-18Trade #1687497 has been completed between the Philadelphia Jesuits and the Texas Rangers. The Texas Rangers receive Jerry Owen, Pete Benzinger, Pete Jackson, Draft Pick 2000 Round 2 PHI (Dick Barthelson), Draft Pick 2000 Round 1 PHI (Johnny Smith) from the Philadelphia Jesuits in exchange for Charlie Rhawn, Jim Bruner, Bump Wheat.
1996-04-01The Texas Rangers have placed Jim Bruner on the trade block.
1994-08-20Jim Bruner of the Texas Rangers is injured and is expected to be out 30 days.
1992-05-20The Texas Rangers have promoted Jim Bruner to the major league team. The Texas Rangers have designated George Dusak for assignment.
1990-10-01The Texas Rangers have sent Jim Bruner to the minors. The Texas Rangers have sent Don Byrd to the minors. The Texas Rangers have sent Harry Dailey to the minors. The Texas Rangers have sent Greg Taubensee to the minors.
1990-09-17The Texas Rangers have promoted Don Byrd to the major league team. The Texas Rangers have promoted Jim Bruner to the major league team.