Bruce Hurst was considered a good player for the Boston Red Sox, particularly for his contributions in the 1986 World Series. While he had a 42-46 record and a 4.59 ERA before that season, his performance in the 1986 postseason was notable, including two wins and a stellar 1.96 ERA. He also established a Red Sox record for lefties with 189 strikeouts.
In the 1986 World Series, Hurst pitched brilliantly holding the New York Mets to just four hits in the Game 1 pitchers' duel with Ron Darling-won 1–0 by the Red Sox.In Game 5, Hurst pitched a complete game victory to give Boston a 3–2 lead in the Series-with Boston leading 5–3 in the 10th inning of Game 6, the Mets were down to their last out with no one on base. A Red Sox World Series victory seemed likely as the Shea Stadiums Score-Board was set to display "Congratulations Boston Red Sox, 1986 World Champions." Hurst had been selected as the World Series Most Valuable Player until the Mets rallied to win the game with three runs, forcing a decisive Game 7. He set a Red Sox record for left-handers with 189 strikeouts in 1986. His 56 wins at Fenway Park are second among left-handers for the Red Sox.
Born: March 24, 1958
St. George, Utah
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
*MLB debut
April 12, 1980,Boston Red Sox
*Last MLB appearance
June 18, 1994, for the Texas Rangers
*MLB statistics
Win–loss record
145–113
Earned run average
3.92
Strikeouts
1,689
*Teams
* Boston Red Sox (1980–1988)
* San Diego Padres (1989–1993)
* Colorado Rockies (1993)
* Texas Rangers (1994)
Career highlights and awards
* All-Star (1987)
* Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame
