Bruce Hurst Memorabilia & Collectibles

About Bruce Hurst Memorabilia & Collectibles

 Born in St. George, Utah, Bruce Vee Hurst is a retired professional baseball player who played as a starting pitcher for a few Major League Baseball teams. He appeared for the first time in the league on April 12, 1980 for the Boston Red Sox. According to reviews, Hurst was one of the speedy hitters in the history of Boston Red Sox and had a powerful fastball technique.

 

In his fourteen year appearance in the major league, he was given several recognitions for his great plays. He was named to the 1987 All-American League All-Star team and was included among the Top Ten American League finalists in the Cy Young Award in 1998. In 1989, he made 10 complete games which is the season’s highest in complete games record. He also led the National League in shutouts with 4 in the 1990 season.

 

Hurst was able play for the Boston Red Sox from 1980 to 1988 and the San Diego Padres from 1989 to 1993. He signed with the Colorado Rockies in 1993 but did not stay long with the team. in 1994, he entered a deal with the Texas Rangers. His career ended with a 145-113 record and 1, 689 strikeouts. He was able to post a career record of 3.92 ERA and has played 83 complete games.

 

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About Bruce Hurst:

Bruce Hurst (full name: Bruce Vee Hurst; no nicknames) played pitcher from 1980 until 1994 for the Boston Red Sox, San Diego Padres, Colorado Rockies and Texas Rangers. He played for the Red Sox from 1980 - 1988, Padres from 1989 - 1993, Rockies in 1993 and Rangers in 1994. Over 15 seasons, he started 359 games, won 145 games, struck out 1689 batters, and had a 3.92 ERA. Born on March 24, 1958 in St. George, UT, Hurst stands 6' 4" and weighs 200 lb. He attended Dixie (St. George, UT) high school and was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 1st round (22nd pick) of the 1976 amateur draft. His debut was on April 12, 1980 and he played his final game on June 18, 1994. Over his career, Hurst made $13,645,000. Common misspellings of his name include Bruce Bruce Vee Hurst.