We recently got word that Hall of Famer, and Lancaster, PA native, Bruce Sutter has been hired by the Phillies as a pitching instructor. More specific are reports that he was sent to help with Scott Mathieson.
Would you recognize him? I probably wouldn’t. I once stood in line at an Eckerd Drug Store behind Ernie Banks… didn’t realize until the clerk told me after he left the store.
Just in case you were wondering.. Wikipedia has a photo from his induction in 2006.
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So now you know what he looks like. If you need something to chat about, try this:
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut May 9, 1976 for the Chicago Cubs
Last MLB appearance September 9, 1988 for the Atlanta Braves
Career statistics
Games pitched 661
Win–Loss record 68–71
Earned run average 2.83
Strikeouts 861
Saves 300
Teams
Chicago Cubs (1976–1980)
St. Louis Cardinals (1981–1984)
Atlanta Braves (1985–1986, 1988)
Career highlights and awards
6× All-Star selection (1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1984)
World Series champion (1982)
1979 NL Cy Young
4× NL Rolaids Relief Man of the Year (1979, 1981, 1982, 1984)
1982 Babe Ruth Award
St. Louis Cardinals #42 retired




I know I wouldn’t recognize him. I bet you would find him sitting near the radar gun.
I think I would have recognized him in the 1980’s when he had the big hair and Amish-like beard but I don’t think I’d recognize him today unless I was specifically looking for him.
Ironpigs account executive Katie Ward is Bruce’s niece.
http://ironpigsbaseball.com/contact/staffdirectory/index.html?staff_id=60
He was at the game last night. Heather is correct, down by the radar guns.