The Cincinnati chapter of the Baseball Writers' Association of America voted Bronson as winner of both the Johnny Vander Meer Award as the Reds' Most Outstanding Pitcher and the Joe Nuxhall Good Guy Award
Bronson appeared at the 2006 Kahn's RedsFest on December 2 and 3 in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he played two concerts in addition to signing autographs
Has stated over and over that his number one love is baseball over music, even though he still loves to play his guitar and perform in concert
Bronson led all Major League Baseball pitchers in innings pitched in 2006 with 240.2 innings and his name was mentioned for the NL Cy Young Award
Bronson was the starting pitcher on November 4, 2006 in the Major League All-Star Game in Japan, getting the win 8-6 over Japan (4IP, 5H, 4R, 1W, 2SO)
Has been nominated for the "Starting Pitcher of the Year" on MLB.com's "This Year in Baseball Awards 2006"
Bronson pitched his first career shutout on September 5, 2006 (3-hitter, complete game-3rd of the season) on three days' rest
Pitched in the 2006 MLB All-Star Game in Pittsburgh (5th Inning) on July 11, 2006
Performed at the Cincinnati Reds' "Perfect Pitch" Concert with Raquel Aurilia (wife of Reds infielder Rich Aurilia) to benefit the Reds Community Fund on June 15, 2006
Hit another home run against the Chicago Cubs on April 11, 2006
Hit his first career home run in his first at-bat vs. the Chicago Cubs on April 5, 2006
Is the #2 pitcher in the Reds' rotation, but considered an "Ace"
Traded to the Cincinnati Reds from the Boston Red Sox for Wily Mo Pena on March 20, 2006
Won the World Series with the Boston Red Sox on October 27, 2004 and helped "Reverse the Curse"
Pitched a perfect game in AAA Pawtucket on August 10, 2003
Released a music CD called "Covering the Bases" on July 12, 2005
Has performed at both the 2004 and 2005 Hot Stove, Cool Music shows to help raise money for the Jimmy Fund
His favorite music is alternative, including Stone Temple Pilots, Nirvana, Alice in Chains, & Pearl Jam (#1 fave)
Very laid back personality but puts his whole heart into every game
Loves to play his guitar whenever possible before/after games
Really cares about his fans
Wife's name is Aimee and they were high school sweethearts before they got married
Named for actor Charles Bronson (his father, Gus' favorite)
Class of 1995 graduate of Hernando High School in Brooksville, FL