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Name Team Age
Rich Bruton Retired (1986, Age 34) Died (2030, Age 79)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 1, Pick 11
(1972)		 CF B/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Branch Rickey League 0 12 years (8 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B+ B  A+
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
B  B  A-
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
A- B+ D-
Endurance Velocity Control
B- C- C-
Leadership   Mentor vs RHP   Mentor vs LHP  
C- A  A 
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
B  0 12/25/1951
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
2 3 6
Alt Pos (1B) Alt Pos (CF) Alt Pos (RF)
A+ (96.7 %) A  (86.5 %) D- (9.3 %)
Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---)
F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %)
Alt Pos (2B) Alt Pos (3B)
F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %)

Stats  |   Splits  |   Playoffs  |   Positions  |   Improvements  |   Past Skills  |   Awards   |  Fielding   |  Game Log
Year Team C 1B 2B 3B SS LF CF RF PH
1975 PHI 0 0 0 0 0 0 149 0 0
1976 PHI 0 0 0 0 0 0 149 0 0
1977 PHI 0 0 0 0 0 0 149 0 0
1978 PHI 0 0 0 0 0 0 149 0 0
1979 PHI 0 0 0 0 0 0 42 0 50
1980 PHI 0 2 0 0 0 0 26 0 86
1981 PHI 0 27 0 0 0 0 24 0 78
1982 PHI 0 37 1 1 0 1 10 0 105
1983 PHI 0 37 0 0 0 112 0 0 0
1984 PHI 0 42 0 0 0 107 0 0 0
1985 PHI 0 43 0 0 0 106 0 0 0
1986 PHI-CHA 0 0 0 0 0 4 14 1 26
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1986-11-01Rich Bruton has retired from the Chicago White Sox
1986-08-28The Chicago White Sox have acquired Rich Bruton from the waiver wire.
1986-08-04The Philadelphia Freedom have designated Rich Bruton for assignment.
1984-10-21The Philadelphia Freedom have placed Rich Bruton on the trade block.
1980-10-09Rich Bruton of the Philadelphia Freedom is injured and is expected to be out 13 days.
1975-04-01The Philadelphia Phillies have promoted Maurice Meyers to the major league team. The Philadelphia Phillies have promoted Rich Bruton to the major league team. The Philadelphia Phillies have designated Benny Santana for assignment. The Philadelphia Phillies have designated Billy Clarke for assignment.
1967-08-18Trade #1646752 has been completed between the Philadelphia Phillies and the San Diego Wizards. The San Diego Wizards receive Al Sweeney, Draft Pick 1971 Round 1 PHI (Rich Ignasiak) from the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for Draft Pick 1972 Round 1 SD (Rich Bruton), Draft Pick 1971 Round 1 SD (Ollie McCabe), Draft Pick 1971 Round 2 SD (Dave Doyle).