Hall of fame pitcher Bruce Sutter died on Thursday, the Cardinals announced in a statement. He was 69 years old.
Sutter spent 12 total years in the league with the Cubs, Cardinals and Braves from 1976 to ’88. The relief pitcher came out of the bullpen for his entire career, leading the league saves five times. Between 1977 and ’85, Sutter produced nine straight seasons with at least 20 saves, including a career-high 45 for the Cardinals in 1984.
In an era where dominant relievers pitched multiple innings, Sutter surpassed 100 innings five times in his career.