Fred Bruckbauer

Frederick John Bruckbauer

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 1", Weight 185 lb.
• School University of Minnesota
• High School St. Mary's High School (Sleepy Eye)
• Debut April 25, 1961
• Final Game April 25, 1961
• Born May 27, 1938 in New Ulm, MN USA
• Died October 14, 2007 in Naples, FL USA

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Biographical Information

Pitcher Fred Bruckbauer was a star at the University of Minnesota, going 16-5 for the Golden Gophers before signing with the Washington Senators in 1959. He was named the Outstanding Rookie of the Three-I League in 1959 while pitching for the Fox Cities Foxes. He reached the majors with the club, by then the Minnesota Twins, in 1961 and appeared in just one game. He gave up three hits and a walk, allowed three runs, and did not record an out. He is sometimes credited with being the last pitcher to retire with an infinite ERA. However, Vic Davalillo, normally a position player (over 1,400 games), appeared in two games in 1969 as a pitcher and also retired with a career ERA of infinity. Bruckbauer's baseball career was cut short by injuries, and he later worked for John Deere for more than 30 years.

Related Sites

• Fred Bruckbauer at the SABR Bio Project
• TwinsCards.com's Bruckbauer page