Bross attended St. John's University. A two-sport star, Bross also started at center for the school's basketball team. He helped St. John's to a Big East championship and a Final Four appearance.[1] On the baseball field, Bross anchored the team's pitching staff and helped lead his team to another Big East championship on the diamond.
Bross was drafted by the New York Mets in the 13th round of the 1987 amateur draft. He was signed June 10, 1987. He moved quickly through the Mets system, setting a saves record with the Double–A Jackson Mets. Bross ultimately pitched out of the Mets bullpen in 1991 as well as for the San Francisco Giants in 1993. His final career numbers include a 0–0 record in 10 games and a 3.00 career ERA.[2]
^Neft, David S.; Cohen, Richard M.; Neft, Michael L. The Sports Encyclopedia: Baseball (21st Edition), p. 707. St. Martin's Griffin, 2001. ISBN0-312-27225-1.