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Tom Brunansky was born on August 20, 1960 in Covina, California. He was a professional baseball player who played as an outfielder in the Major League Baseball (MLB) for 14 seasons. He made his MLB debut in 1981 with the California Angels and quickly became a key player for the team. In 1982, he was named American League Rookie of the Year after hitting 20 home runs and driving in 74 runs. He played for the Angels for four seasons before being traded to the Minnesota Twins in 1985. Brunansky played for the Twins for six seasons and was a part of the team’s World Series championship in 1987. He also played for the St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox before retiring in 1994.
Brunansky was known for his powerful arm and aggressive play on the field. He was a reliable player who could hit for power and average, and his consistent performance earned him the respect of his teammates and opponents alike. Brunansky was also a fan favorite, especially during his tenure with the Minnesota Twins. He was known for his clutch hits and game-winning home runs, including a memorable one in Game 6 of the 1987 World Series that helped the Twins clinch the championship.
Brunansky’s career statistics include a .245 batting average, 271 home runs, and 919 runs batted in (RBIs). After retiring as a player, he stayed involved in baseball as a coach and manager. He worked as a hitting coach for several teams, including the Twins, and also managed teams in the minors. Brunansky’s career in baseball is a testament to his dedication, hard work, and love for the game. He remains a beloved figure among baseball fans and is remembered as one of the best outfielders of his time.
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The most expensive item with a signature of Tom Brunansky (Tom Brunansky Signed Game Used Batting Helmet MN Twins) was sold in March 2011 for $349.99 while the cheapest item (Tom Brunansky Signed 1983 Fleer #607 Card Minnesota Twins Auto AU) found a new owner for $0.01 in April 2024. The month with the most items sold (37) was May 2025 with an average selling price of $10.99 for an autographed item of Tom Brunansky. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in March 2011 with $349.99 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.01 was December 2017. In average, an autographed item from Tom Brunansky is worth $5.00.
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Latest News about Tom Brunansky
Twins change managers, but keep hitting coach Tom Brunansky (11/06/2014): Paul Molitor keeps one of Ron Gardenhire's coaches. 
Twins' Tom Brunansky reflects on departure of 'mentor' Bill Springman (09/06/2014): At first Twins hitting coach Tom Brunansky was convinced his friend Bill Springman was joking. Tom Powers: Twins' Tom Brunansky wants hits, not excuses (03/12/2014): FORT MYERS, Fla. -- It's 7:45 a.m. and Tom Brunansky is on one knee watching Doug Bernier hit baseballs off a tee. Thwack! Thwack! Brunansky takes a sip of coffee and tees up another ball. Thwack! He seems unaffected by these mini-booms going off just a few feet away at eye level. Minnesota Twins: Tom Brunansky 'thrilled' for Ron Gardenhire (09/30/2013): Even after a 96-loss season that included the third-most strikeouts in major league history, Tom Brunansky couldn't wait to get back to work. Chart: The Tom Brunansky file (03/10/2013): Born: Aug. 20, 1960 Covina, Calif. As a player: A .245 career average with 271 home runs, 919 RBI. One All-Star Game, coming in 1985 with the Twins at the Metrodome.
Older News Stories about Tom Brunansky
What’s Tom Brunansky ‘The Coach’ Going To Be Like? (02/2013): The Minnesota Twins employ a field of dreams coaching staff. Shooter Now: New Twins coaches Tom Brunansky, Bobby Cuellar will fit well, Roche (10/2012): Waseca's Gene Glynn managed Triple-A Rochester for the Twins this season and had Tom Brunansky as hitting coach and Bobby Cuellar as pitching coach. The two are joining the major league staff now, and Glynn says they will mesh well with the current Minnesota coaches. Red Wings hitting coach Tom Brunansky enjoying new gig (08/2012): Hitting coach Tom Brunansky throws during batting practice at Frontier Field last Wednesday. Brunansky, who hit 271 major-league home runs, is in his first season on the Red Wings' staff. Tom Brunansky Back In Baseball, And Loving It (06/2012): Red Wings hitting coach made return to the game after a long, successful playing career Charley Walters: Twins minor league coach Tom Brunansky lauds ex-pupil Brian Doz (05/2012): In 78 games last season for the Twins' Class AA New Britain club, with Tom Brunansky as hitting coach, shortstop Brian Dozier batted .318 with seven home runs. Hitting Coach Tom Brunansky Eager To Help Rock Cats (04/2011): On a cold, clammy Monday, Tom Brunansky had to come out and take a first look at the empty stadium. He walked the first base line, stood at the plate and surveyed the outfield with a mental compass.
