Even though Pruitt was 27 years-old in the pic he looks about 10 years younger but at least you could see him unlike his 79 card where he was in his catcher's mask. Drafted by the Rangers, in the 2nd round, out of Michigan State in 1972 he debuted with the Rangers in 75 and was sent to Cleveland in December of 75 for John Ellis. In 77 he had his most at-bats with 219 and hitting 2 homers and 28 RBI's. Pruitt spent most of his career as a backup outfielder and catcher appearing 162 as an outfielder and 89 as a catcher.
Traded to the White Sox during the 1980 season he made his big impression on me in 1982 with the Giants'. On September 30 against the Astros at Candlestick Park Pruitt came up as a pinch-hitter for Johnnie LeMaster in the bottom of the 9th. With two out and two on Pruitt his a single to center driving in Darrell Evans and Jeff(ry) Leonard to win the game 7-6 and those would be his only two RBI's for the Giants' but it was a memorable moment because his game-winning hit kept the Giants' dim post-season hopes alive.
Another appearance in 1983 and soon he was out of the game but for one moment he made quite an impression upon a Giants' fan.
The 79 card:
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