Bruce Sutter is one of the most accomplished pitchers in baseball history. He was a six-time All-Star and a two-time National League Rolaids Relief Man of the Year. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2006.

Sutter began his career with the Chicago Cubs in 1976 and quickly established himself as one of the best relief pitchers in the game. He was known for his unique pitching style, which included a split-finger fastball that he developed as a minor leaguer. This pitch was so effective that it became known as the “Sutter Ball” and is still used by many pitchers today.

Sutter was a key member of the Cubs’ 1984 division-winning team and was named to the National League All-Star team that season. He was traded to the St. Louis Cardinals in 1984 and continued to be a dominant force in the bullpen. He was named the National League Rolaids Relief Man of the Year in 1984 and 1985 and was named to the All-Star team in 1985 and 1986.

Sutter was a key member of the Cardinals’ 1985 World Series team and was named the Most Valuable Player of the National League Championship Series. He was traded to the Atlanta Braves in 1987 and was named to the All-Star team for the sixth time in 1988. He retired after the 1988 season with a career record of 71-71, a 2.83 ERA, and 300 saves.

Sutter was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2006 and is remembered as one of the greatest relief pitchers in history. He was a pioneer in the use of the split-finger fastball and his success helped revolutionize the role of the relief pitcher in the game.

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