Bruce Sutter
Baseball pitcher and Hall of Famer
Born
Died
2022
4 years ago — 69 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional baseball pitcher, this individual played primarily for the Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals, and Atlanta Braves. Inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2006, the player is recognized for pioneering the splitter pitch. Achievements include winning the National League Rookie of the Year award in 1979 and earning the National League Cy Young Award in 1979. The player contributed to the Cardinals' 1982 World Series championship.
Inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame
Won the National League Cy Young Award in 1979
Pioneered the splitter pitch
Contributed to the 1982 World Series championship
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