Bruce Sutter, Hall of Fame pitcher for the Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals and Atlanta Braves, has passed away, it was announced today. Sutter was 69.
Sutter was one of the first dominant closers in MLB history, racking up 300 saves over 12 seasons, including leading the majors in saves in 1979, 1982 and 1984, and leading the National League in saves in 1980 and 1981. Sutter was a six time All Star who won the National League Cy Young Award in 1979, finished third in 1982 and 1984, fifth in 1981, and sixth in 1977. He also had five top-ten MVP finishes, his best being fifth in 1982.