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Bruce Sutter

Howard Bruce Sutter (January 8, 1953 – October 13, 2022) was an American professional baseball relief pitcher who played twelve seasons in (MLB) from 1976 to 1988, renowned for popularizing the split-fingered fastball and establishing himself as one of the game's premier closers. Born in , Sutter began his MLB career with the Chicago Cubs in 1976 after overcoming arm injuries in the by learning the split-finger pitch from minor league pitching coach Fred Martin. Over his career, he appeared in 661 games exclusively as a reliever for the Cubs (1976–1980), St. Louis Cardinals (1981–1984), and (1985–1986, 1988), compiling a 68–71 record with a 2.83 (), 861 strikeouts in 1,042 , and 300 saves, a record at the time. Sutter's dominance as a closer peaked in the late 1970s and early 1980s, leading the (NL) in saves five times (1979–1982, 1984) and earning the 1979 NL with 37 saves, a 2.22 ERA, and 110 strikeouts in 101⅓ innings. He was selected to six Games, where he pitched scoreless ball in four appearances, including two wins and two saves, and contributed to the Cardinals' championship by saving three games in the postseason. In 1984, Sutter tied the MLB single-season record with 45 saves while with the Cardinals, setting a franchise record at the time. His innovative use of the , which featured a wide grip to create sharp downward movement, revolutionized relief pitching and influenced generations of hurlers. After signing a then-record six-year, $10 million with the Braves in 1984—making him the highest-paid player in baseball at the time—Sutter's performance declined due to injuries, leading to his retirement in 1988 following a 4.37 season. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2006 on his 13th ballot with 76.9% of the vote, becoming only the fourth reliever enshrined and the first whose entire MLB career was spent in relief roles. The Cardinals retired his uniform number 42 in 2006, honoring his 127 saves with the team, which stood as a franchise record until 2006. Sutter passed away in , at age 69 from complications related to cancer.

Early years

Early life

Howard Bruce Sutter was born on January 8, 1953, in . He was the fifth of six children born to and Thelma Sutter, with his father working as a factory worker to support the family. The Sutters resided in a modest household in the rural community of Mount Joy, where young Bruce spent much of his early years immersed in the area's natural surroundings. Sutter's childhood in Mount Joy was marked by a close-knit life and outdoor activities that shaped his early interests. He enjoyed and in the countryside, pursuits that provided both recreation and a connection to the land, reflecting the working-class values instilled by his parents. These experiences fostered a sense of independence and appreciation for simplicity, away from the structured world of organized . Sutter attended Donegal High School in Mount Joy, graduating in 1970, where he first displayed athletic promise across multiple sports. He excelled in , , and , contributing to team efforts. This period laid the groundwork for his later pursuits in amateur baseball, though his initial focus remained on broader physical activities and personal development.

Amateur and minor league career

Sutter attended Donegal High School in , where he excelled as a multi-sport in , , and . As a senior in 1970, he starred as the right-handed for the baseball team, leading them to the , which earned him selection in the 21st round of the June Amateur Draft by the . Despite the draft selection, the Senators did not extend an offer, as Sutter was only 17 years old and not yet eligible under league rules requiring players to be 18. Following high school graduation, Sutter enrolled at in , in the fall of 1971 but left after one semester, citing a lack of interest in academics. He then played semipro baseball for the Hippey's Raiders in the Lebanon Valley League before signing as an undrafted with the Chicago Cubs on September 9, 1971, receiving a $500 signing bonus and $500 monthly salary, scouted by Ralph DiLullo. Sutter made his minor league debut in 1972 with the Gulf Coast League Cubs, the organization's rookie-level affiliate, where he pitched just five scoreless innings over two appearances before suffering a pinched nerve in his right elbow while attempting to learn a slider. Fearful of being released, he paid for ulnar nerve transposition surgery out of pocket that offseason, sidelining him for the entire 1972 season and leaving his future uncertain. During in 1973, while rehabilitating, Sutter met Cubs pitching instructor Fred Martin, who taught him the split-fingered —a involving spreading the and middle fingers wide along the seams of the ball for enhanced movement without straining the recovering elbow. This pitch, which Sutter's large hands allowed him to throw with exceptional drop and velocity, marked a turning point in his development. Sutter returned to action in 1973 with the Class A Quincy Cubs of the , posting a 3-3 record with a 4.13 over 85 in 40 appearances, showing early promise with the new despite inconsistent results. In 1974, he refined his command at Class A Key West in the , achieving a 1-5 record but a strong 1.35 in 18 games (one start) across 40 , which prompted a midseason promotion to Double-A Midland in the , where he went 1-2 with a 1.44 in eight relief outings. By 1975, Sutter had fully embraced a role with the Double-A Midland Cubs, appearing in 41 games with a 5-7 record, 2.15 ERA, and 13 saves over 67 innings, contributing to the team's championship and solidifying his status as a top prospect. These performances highlighted his transformation into a dominant closer, setting the stage for his major league call-up the following year.

Major League career

Chicago Cubs (1976–1980)

Sutter made his major league debut on May 9, 1976, pitching a scoreless eighth inning for the Chicago Cubs against the at . In his rookie season, he quickly emerged as a reliable reliever, finishing with a 6-3 record, 2.70 , 10 saves, and 52 appearances over 83.1 innings. His performance marked the beginning of a transformative role in the Cubs' , where he began relying on his signature to neutralize hitters. The following year, in , Sutter solidified his position as the Cubs' closer despite a midseason that sidelined him for three weeks on the disabled list. He rebounded to post a league-leading 1.34 , a 7-3 record, and 31 saves in 62 games, earning his first selection and finishing sixth in voting. This season highlighted his durability and effectiveness in high-leverage situations, contributing to the Cubs' brief contention in the before a late collapse. Sutter reached the peak of his Cubs tenure in 1979, leading the with 37 saves while compiling a 6-6 record and 2.22 ERA in 101.1 innings across 62 appearances. His dominant relief work earned him the NL —edging out Houston's by a narrow margin—and another nod, along with a seventh-place MVP finish. He followed with another appearance in 1980, posting a 5-8 record, 2.64 ERA, and 28 saves in 60 games. Over five seasons with the Cubs, Sutter made 300 relief appearances, achieving a 32-30 record, 2.39 ERA, and 133 saves while striking out 494 batters in 492.2 innings. His innovative use of the not only anchored the but also influenced the evolving role of closers in . On December 9, 1980, amid the Cubs' ongoing financial strains from inheritance taxes and rising player salaries, Sutter was traded to the St. Louis Cardinals for outfielder , third baseman Ken Reitz, and minor leaguer Ty Waller.

St. Louis Cardinals (1981–1984)

Sutter joined the St. Louis Cardinals prior to the 1981 season and quickly established himself as the team's primary closer, leveraging his in high-leverage situations to anchor the . In his first year with the club, during the strike-shortened season, he appeared in 48 games, recording 25 saves with a 2.62 over 82 1/3 , marking the most saves by a Cardinals pitcher since the statistic became official in 1969. His performance earned him a selection to the team, his fifth consecutive appearance, and the for the . The 1982 season represented the pinnacle of Sutter's tenure in , as the Cardinals captured the pennant and the championship. He led the league with 36 saves and posted a 2.90 in 70 appearances, finishing third in voting while contributing to the team's first division title since 1968. In the postseason, Sutter excelled with a 3.00 over 12 across the NL Championship Series and , securing three saves. His critical contributions in the against the Brewers included a win in Game 2, a save in Game 3, and the series-clinching six-out save in Game 7, where he struck out for the final out to seal the 4-1 victory and the Cardinals' ninth . Sutter's postseason dominance, particularly his scoreless relief outings in key games, was instrumental to the team's success and earned him another . Sutter's performance dipped slightly in 1983 with a 4.23 and 21 saves in 60 games, though he remained a reliable option in late . He rebounded spectacularly in 1984, leading the with 45 saves—a total that tied the major league single-season record set by the previous year—and achieved a career-best 1.54 over 122 2/3 in 71 appearances. This dominant campaign, which included a league-leading 45 saves that stood as an NL record until 1991, earned him his sixth and final selection as well as his fourth . Over his four seasons with the Cardinals, Sutter appeared in 249 games, compiling a 26-30 with a 2.82 and 127 saves, setting a for saves in that span and solidifying his status as a fan favorite and clubhouse leader. His consistent excellence in closing games helped transform the Cardinals' into a strength, contributing to their triumph and establishing him as one of the era's premier relievers.

Atlanta Braves (1985–1988)

Following his departure from the St. Louis Cardinals as a , Bruce Sutter signed a six-year contract with the on December 7, 1984, worth $4.8 million upfront—the largest guaranteed deal for a reliever at the time—plus an additional $4.8 million in deferred payments at 13% interest, to be disbursed annually over 30 years starting in 1990. Sutter began the 1985 season effectively as the Braves' closer, recording 23 saves and a 2.72 over his first 40 appearances through mid-August, but emerged in June, leading to injections and a shutdown after September 18; he finished the year with a 7-7 record, 58 games pitched, and a 4.48 overall. On December 13, 1985, Sutter underwent surgery to repair a in his pitching that had tightened around a , exacerbating the prior . The sidelined Sutter for much of , limiting him to 16 with a 2-0 record, 3 , and a 4.34 before being placed on the disabled list on June 1 due to recurring shoulder issues; he missed the remainder of and the entire 1987 season while undergoing rehabilitation and a second shoulder procedure in February 1987. Sutter returned in 1988 for 38 outings, posting a 1-4 record, 14 saves, and a 4.76 amid ongoing arm discomfort, but he reached a career milestone on by securing his 300th —a 1-2-3 ninth inning in an 11-inning, 5-4 victory over the Padres—joining Hall of Famers and as the only pitchers to achieve the mark at that time. Over four injury-plagued seasons with , Sutter appeared in 112 games, compiling a 10-11 record, 40 saves, and a 4.55 in 152.1 innings, a sharp decline from his peak years influenced by the cumulative toll of multiple arm surgeries and rotator cuff damage. Persistent , including a complete diagnosed in 1989, prompted the Braves to release him in November 1989, effectively ending his career at age 36.

Pitching style and injuries

Split-finger fastball

Bruce Sutter's , often simply called the splitter, featured a distinctive where the index and middle fingers were spread wide apart along the seams of the , creating a between them. This technique, which Sutter executed with his notably large hands, imparted reduced backspin compared to a conventional , resulting in a sharp downward break or "tumble" as the pitch neared the plate. The mechanics relied on a arm action for , with the ball maintaining in the low-90s range before diving abruptly, often evading the batter's swing. Sutter developed the in 1973 while rehabilitating from elbow surgery in the Chicago Cubs' system, under the guidance of pitching instructor Fred Martin. Martin, a former pitcher who had debuted with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1946 and later experimented with variations during his own career, adapted the grip as a modern offshoot of that older to suit Sutter's needs after his velocity diminished post-injury. Sutter quickly mastered the delivery, noting that it felt natural from the outset and showed immediate promise in sessions. In usage, Sutter complemented the splitter with a straight and a , employing the trio to keep hitters off-balance; the splitter served as his primary weapon, thrown low in the zone to generate weak contact, ground balls, and swings-and-misses by mimicking a before dropping out of the . This combination proved highly effective against both left- and right-handed batters, as the pitch's late movement disrupted timing and forced chases or mishits. The splitter defined Sutter's Major League career, crediting it for his accumulation of exactly 300 saves across 12 seasons and his emergence as a pioneering closer who transformed pitching. Without this pitch, Sutter later reflected, his professional trajectory would have ended prematurely in the minors, underscoring its pivotal role in his Hall of Fame legacy.

Key injuries

Sutter's first major injury occurred early in his professional career in 1972, when he suffered a pinched nerve in his right elbow after just two appearances with the Chicago Cubs' Gulf Coast League affiliate while attempting to learn a slider pitch. He underwent surgery to remove the pinched nerve, paying for the procedure himself without informing the team, which sidelined him for approximately six months and nearly derailed his career before it began. During his breakout 1977 season with the Cubs, Sutter experienced a strain that placed him on the 21-day disabled list on August 2, causing him to miss about 10 games and contributing to the team's 9-14 record in August as they fell out of contention. The injury, initially described as soreness in his pitching arm, limited his availability late in the season but did not require at the time. Sutter's most significant and prolonged injury issues arose in the mid-1980s with chronic shoulder problems, beginning with inflammation and a pinched during the 1985 season with the . He received a cortisone injection on August 31, 1985, to manage the pain, but underwent rotator cuff cleanup surgery on December 13, 1985, to repair a ligament that had tightened around a in his pitching shoulder. These complications restricted him to 16 appearances and just three saves in 1986 (with a 4.34 ), and he missed the entire 1987 season while rehabilitating. The cumulative toll of these arm injuries, including three surgeries over his career, resulted in a gradual loss of velocity on his pitches and ultimately forced Sutter's retirement at age 36 after the 1988 season, with no reported non-arm injuries such as issues affecting his play.

Awards and honors

Major awards

Sutter's dominance as a was recognized through numerous individual accolades during his MLB career. In 1979, he won the unanimously, receiving all 24 first-place votes from the after leading the majors with 37 saves and posting a 2.22 over 101⅓ with the Chicago Cubs. This marked only the fourth time a reliever had claimed the award and highlighted his transformative impact on the role. He was selected to six National League All-Star teams between 1977 and 1984, appearing in four games (1978–1981) where he earned two wins and two saves while maintaining a perfect 0.00 ERA. Sutter started the 1979 and 1981 All-Star Games, underscoring his status as the premier closer of his era. Sutter captured the four times (1979, 1981, 1982, 1984), an honor recognizing the top reliever based on performance metrics like saves, wins, and . He also earned Fireman of the Year Award in 1979, 1981, 1982, and 1984, further affirming his excellence in high-leverage situations. On the team front, Sutter contributed to the St. Louis Cardinals' 1982 championship, appearing in four games in the with a 4.70 ERA and securing two saves, including the final out of Game 7 against the Milwaukee Brewers. His statistical prowess included leading the in saves five times (1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1984), with season totals ranging from 28 to 45, which directly bolstered his award wins.

Hall of Fame induction

Bruce Sutter was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame on January 10, 2006, receiving 400 votes (76.9 percent) from the in his 13th year on the ballot, surpassing the 75 percent threshold required for induction. He became the first elected to the Hall without ever starting a major league game, a distinction that underscored his pioneering career as a reliever. The induction ceremony took place on July 30, 2006, in , where Sutter was enshrined alongside 17 Negro Leagues legends, marking the largest class in Hall history. In his emotional acceptance speech, Sutter expressed gratitude to his family, coaches, and teammates, while emphasizing the that defined his pitching style and his transformative role in late-inning relief situations. Sutter's legacy as the third pitcher to reach 300 career saves—behind only and at the time—solidified his impact on the game, as he revolutionized the closer position by demonstrating the value of specialized, high-leverage relief pitching. His mastery of the influenced subsequent generations, including pitchers like who adopted similar grips for enhanced deception and effectiveness. In recognition of his contributions, the St. Louis Cardinals retired his number 42 on September 17, 2006—shared league-wide with —and named him an inaugural member of their Hall of Fame in 2014.

Personal life

Family and residence

Sutter married Jayme Leigh in 1975, and they remained together until his death in 2022. The couple had three sons: Josh, Chad, and Ben. Public details about the sons' lives are limited, though Chad Sutter spoke publicly upon announcing his father's passing, noting the family's close bond during Sutter's final days. Following his retirement from in 1988, Sutter settled in the metropolitan area with his wife and sons. He later moved to , where he resided until his death. Sutter maintained a private lifestyle post-retirement, eschewing public engagements and media roles to prioritize time with his .

Death

Bruce Sutter died on October 13, 2022, at the age of 69 in , while receiving care surrounded by his family. He had been recently diagnosed with cancer, and his death resulted from complications related to the illness, though specific details of the diagnosis were not publicly disclosed. The St. Louis Cardinals announced Sutter's death on October 14, 2022, via their official website and social media channels. His son, Chad Sutter, confirmed the news to the , noting that his father had entered care following the recent cancer diagnosis. Tributes poured in from across Major League Baseball, honoring Sutter's pioneering role as a relief pitcher and his mastery of the split-finger fastball. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred issued a statement expressing deep sadness, describing Sutter as one of the best pitchers in the histories of the Cubs and Cardinals while extending condolences to his family, friends, and fans. The Cardinals' organization, where Sutter played from 1981 to 1984 and contributed to their 1982 World Series championship, released a heartfelt message led by Chairman & CEO Bill DeWitt Jr., who described him as "a dominant pitcher and a member of the ’82 World Series Championship team" and affirmed that "he will always be remembered for his contributions to the Cardinals organization and the game of baseball." The National Baseball Hall of Fame, which inducted Sutter in 2006, acknowledged his passing by highlighting his enduring legacy as the only Hall of Famer elected solely on relief appearances and the transformative impact of his signature splitter on modern pitching.

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