Glenn Braggs

Born: 10/17/1962 in San Bernardino, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1986-07-18 | Final Game: 1992-09-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Glenn Erick Braggs

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Biography

Glenn Braggs was a professional baseball player who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1992. Born in 1962, Braggs played primarily as a position player, showcasing his skills across various teams during his career. He appeared in 692 games, accumulating 601 hits and 70 home runs, while driving in 321 runs with a batting average of .257. Known for his speed on the base paths, Braggs also recorded 58 stolen bases, demonstrating his ability to impact the game both with his bat and his legs. Braggs' career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by an increasing emphasis on power hitting and athleticism. His contributions on the field were notable, particularly in clutch situations, and he became a reliable player for the teams he represented. While he may not have been a household name, Braggs' dedication to the game and his performance in the outfield left a lasting impression in the baseball community, highlighting the importance of versatility and resilience in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
692	2336	308	601	102	16	70	321	58	211	472	0.257	0.322	0.405	0.726	601.7

Career AVG .257 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .322 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .405 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.726 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — near 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
1986	ATL	AL	58	215	19	51	8	2	4	18	1	11	47	0.237	.257 (-8%)	.325 (-16%)	.395 (-12%)	.720 (-14%)	-579.5
1987	ATL	AL	132	505	67	136	28	7	13	77	12	47	96	0.269	.262 (+2%)	.331 (avg)	.415 (+3%)	.746 (+2%)	121.1
1988	ATL	AL	72	272	30	71	14	0	10	42	6	14	60	0.261	.254 (+3%)	.317 (-3%)	.377 (+12%)	.695 (+5%)	183.9
1989	ATL	AL	144	514	77	127	12	3	15	66	17	42	111	0.247	.254 (-3%)	.319 (-5%)	.375 (-1%)	.694 (-3%)	-336.6
1990	ATL	AL	37	113	17	28	5	0	3	13	5	12	21	0.248	.257 (-4%)	.324 (+1%)	.385 (-4%)	.710 (-1%)	-19.5
1990	CIN	NL	72	201	22	60	9	1	6	28	3	26	43	0.299	.257 (+16%)	.324 (+19%)	.385 (+15%)	.710 (+17%)	-19.5
1991	CIN	NL	85	250	36	65	10	0	11	39	11	23	46	0.260	.255 (+2%)	.323 (avg)	.384 (+12%)	.708 (+7%)	263.1
1992	CIN	NL	92	266	40	63	16	3	8	38	3	36	48	0.237	.255 (-7%)	.322 (+2%)	.377 (+9%)	.699 (+6%)	289.4

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
4	9	0	1	0	0	0	2	1	1	0.111

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1990	NLCS	CIN	2	5	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.200
1990	WS	CIN	2	4	0	0	0	0	0	2	1	0	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	610	562	1250	34	50	6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1986	ML4	OF	56	54	116	5	12	0
1987	ML4	OF	123	119	301	6	9	1
1988	ML4	OF	54	54	134	1	3	0
1989	ML4	OF	132	123	267	6	8	1
1990	ML4	OF	32	31	81	1	3	0
1990	CIN	OF	60	52	110	10	4	3
1991	CIN	OF	74	61	139	2	5	1
1992	CIN	OF	79	68	102	3	6	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	328
Center Field	3
Right Field	301
Designated Hitter	43

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1992	CIN	NL	$1,000,000
1991	CIN	NL	$825,000
1990	ML4	AL	$575,000
1989	ML4	AL	$205,000
1988	ML4	AL	$122,000
1987	ML4	AL	$80,000
1986	ML4	AL	$60,000
Total Career Earnings			$2,867,000