Glenn Borgmann

Born: 5/25/1950 in Paterson, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1972-07-01 | Final Game: 1980-10-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Glenn Dennis Borgmann

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Biography

Glenn Borgmann was born in 1950 and enjoyed a professional baseball career that spanned nearly a decade, from 1972 until his retirement on October 5, 1980. Primarily a position player, Borgmann played a total of 474 games in Major League Baseball, showcasing his skills primarily as a catcher. Throughout his career, he recorded 296 hits, 16 home runs, and 151 runs batted in, culminating in a batting average of .229. His contributions to the teams he played for were significant during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-driven game. Borgmann's playing style was marked by his defensive prowess behind the plate, coupled with a steady, if not overpowering, offensive output. He was known for his ability to handle pitchers and manage games, attributes that are often overlooked in the statistics alone. While he may not have been a household name, his role in the league during the 1970s contributed to the development of the teams he played for, and he left a lasting impression in the minds of fans and teammates alike. After concluding his playing career, Borgmann's legacy remained as a reliable contributor during a pivotal time in Major League Baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
474	1294	137	296	42	4	16	151	4	191	191	0.229	0.325	0.304	0.630	-1900.4

Career AVG .229 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 11.5% below league average.

Career OBP .325 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .304 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 19.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.630 vs. league average 0.703 across their career seasons — 10.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1972	MIN	AL	56	175	11	41	4	0	3	14	0	25	25	0.234	.243 (-4%)	.310 (+5%)	.353 (-13%)	.664 (-5%)	-73.2
1973	MIN	AL	12	34	7	9	2	0	0	9	0	6	10	0.265	—	—	—	—	0.0
1974	MIN	AL	128	345	33	87	8	1	3	45	2	39	44	0.252	.256 (-2%)	.324 (avg)	.369 (-17%)	.693 (-9%)	-552.9
1975	MIN	AL	125	352	34	73	15	2	2	33	0	47	59	0.207	.257 (-19%)	.327 (-8%)	.374 (-26%)	.701 (-17%)	-1072.3
1976	MIN	AL	24	65	10	16	3	0	1	6	1	19	7	0.246	.255 (-4%)	.320 (+30%)	.360 (-6%)	.681 (+11%)	220.0
1977	MIN	AL	17	43	12	11	1	0	2	7	0	11	9	0.256	—	—	—	—	143.6
1978	MIN	AL	49	123	16	26	4	1	3	15	0	18	17	0.211	.257 (-18%)	.323 (-6%)	.378 (-12%)	.702 (-9%)	-186.7
1979	MIN	AL	31	70	4	14	3	0	0	8	1	12	11	0.200	.265 (-25%)	.329 (-4%)	.397 (-39%)	.727 (-23%)	-233.9
1980	CHW	AL	32	87	10	19	2	0	2	14	0	14	9	0.218	.264 (-17%)	.326 (-2%)	.387 (-20%)	.714 (-12%)	-145.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	471	407	2257	236	28	26

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1972	MIN	C	56	54	304	31	12	4
1973	MIN	C	12	12	55	2	0	0
1974	MIN	C	128	103	652	52	2	7
1975	MIN	C	125	112	618	81	8	6
1976	MIN	C	24	19	110	13	3	1
1977	MIN	C	17	17	70	8	0	1
1978	MIN	C	46	41	185	20	2	6
1979	MIN	C	31	23	129	11	1	0
1980	CHA	C	32	26	134	18	0	1