Hall of Fame pitcher Bruce Sutter dies at age 69

Bruce Sutter, one of the most dominant relief pitchers in Major League Baseball history, died at the age of 69, the St. Louis Cardinals announced on Friday.

Sutter spent 12 years in the major leagues with the Cardinals, Chicago Cubs and Atlanta Braves, compiling a 68-71 record to go with 300 saves and a 2.83 career ERA.

He was a member of the Cardinals' 1982 World Series-winning team, recording two saves in the series win against the Kansas City Royals.

He led the league in saves five different times, including four years in a row between 1979 and 1982, while also having four other years where he finished in the top six. He also won the 1979 Cy Young Award.

His 300 career saves are currently 30th on the all-time list.

He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in the 2006 class.