Bruce Kison

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Bruce Eugene Kison (born February 18, 1950 in Pasco, Washington) is a former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1971-1979), California Angels (1980-1984) and Boston Red Sox (1985). He batted and threw right handed.

Contents 1 Biography 1.1 Career 1.2 Post-Season Appearances 1.3 Highlights 1.4 Fact 1.5 External links

[edit] Biography

[edit] Career

In a 15-season career, Kison posted a 115-88 record with 1073 strikeouts and a 3.66 ERA in 1809-2/3 innings pitched.

[edit] Post-Season Appearances

• 1971 National League Championship Series
• 1971 World Series
  • 1972 National League Championship Series
• 1974 National League Championship Series
• 1975 National League Championship Series
• 1979 World Series
• 1982 American League Championship Series
• Posted a 5-1 record with 27 strikeouts and a 1.98 ERA in 36-1/3 innings.

[edit] Highlights

• Won Game Four of the 1971 WS over the Baltimore Orioles allowing one-hit in 6-1/3 innings of shutout relief
• Twice pitched one-hitter game (1980)

[edit] Fact

• Gave up 2,500 hit to Pete Rose (August 17, 1975)

[edit] External links

• Baseball Almanac
• Baseball Library
• Baseball Reference