Bruce Vee Hurst

Position: Pitcher
Bats: Left, Throws: Left
Height: 6' 4", Weight: 200 lb.

Born: March 24, 1958 in St. George, UT
High School: Dixie HS (St. George, UT)
Drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 1st round (22nd pick) of the 1976 amateur draft. (All Transactions)
Debut: April 12, 1980 (Age 22)   vs. MIL 1.0 IP, 4 H, 2 SO, 1 BB, 5 ER
Teams (by GP): RedSox/Padres/Rangers/Rockies 1980-1994
Agents: Nick Lampros [*]
Final Game: June 18, 1994 (Age 36)
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