Rico Brogna

Born: 4/18/1970 in Turners Falls, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1992-08-08 | Final Game: 2001-07-16

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Rico Joseph Brogna

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Biography

Rico Brogna was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 2001. Born in 1970, Brogna played primarily as a first baseman and was known for his solid offensive contributions and versatility on the field. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 848 games, compiling 795 hits and 106 home runs, while driving in 458 runs. His batting average stood at .269, and he also showcased his speed on the bases with 32 stolen bases, a notable feat for a player of his size during an era that increasingly emphasized power hitting. Brogna's career unfolded during a transformative time in baseball, characterized by the rise of slugging statistics and the changing dynamics of offensive play. As teams began to prioritize home runs and run production, Brogna emerged as a reliable hitter who could contribute to his team's success in multiple ways. While he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Brogna's consistent performance and ability to adapt to different roles made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for, including the New York Mets and the Philadelphia Phillies. His legacy continues to be appreciated by fans and historians alike, marking him as a noteworthy player of the late 20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
848	2958	379	795	176	13	106	458	32	227	655	0.269	0.320	0.445	0.764	-494.6

Career AVG .269 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .320 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 5.2% below league average.

Career SLG .445 vs. league average .421 across their career seasons — +5.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.764 vs. league average 0.758 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
1992	DET	AL	9	26	3	5	1	0	1	3	0	3	5	0.192	—	—	—	—	0.0
1994	NYN	NL	39	131	16	46	11	2	7	20	1	6	29	0.351	.269 (+30%)	.338 (+12%)	.424 (+48%)	.763 (+32%)	685.3
1995	NYN	NL	134	495	72	143	27	2	22	76	0	39	111	0.289	.266 (+8%)	.337 (+1%)	.417 (+16%)	.755 (+9%)	884.7
1996	NYN	NL	55	188	18	48	10	1	7	30	0	19	50	0.255	.269 (-5%)	.340 (-7%)	.426 (+1%)	.767 (-2%)	-140.2
1997	PHI	NL	148	543	68	137	36	1	20	81	12	33	116	0.252	.266 (-5%)	.336 (-13%)	.419 (+3%)	.756 (-4%)	-664.1
1998	PHI	NL	153	565	77	150	36	3	20	104	7	49	125	0.265	.266 (avg)	.335 (-5%)	.420 (+6%)	.755 (+1%)	-52.8
1999	PHI	NL	157	619	90	172	29	4	24	102	8	54	132	0.278	.271 (+2%)	.344 (-3%)	.433 (+5%)	.778 (+1%)	112.5
2000	PHI	NL	38	129	12	32	14	0	1	13	1	7	28	0.248	.270 (-8%)	.344 (-14%)	.437 (-13%)	.782 (-14%)	-356.1
2000	BOS	AL	43	56	8	11	3	0	1	8	0	3	13	0.196	.270 (-27%)	.344 (-31%)	.437 (-31%)	.782 (-31%)	-356.1
2001	ATL	NL	72	206	15	51	9	0	3	21	3	14	46	0.248	.263 (-6%)	.332 (-11%)	.426 (-21%)	.758 (-17%)	-636.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	817	744	6282	609	33	567

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1992	DET	1B	8	7	48	6	1	9
1994	NYN	1B	35	33	307	28	1	30
1995	NYN	1B	131	120	1112	93	3	95
1996	NYN	1B	52	49	440	31	2	46
1997	PHI	1B	145	137	1053	119	7	100
1998	PHI	1B	151	143	1238	141	5	103
1999	PHI	1B	157	155	1240	123	7	119
2000	PHI	1B	34	32	248	17	1	22
2000	BOS	1B	37	14	165	9	3	13
2001	ATL	1B	67	54	431	42	3	30

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	817
Designated Hitter	4

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2001	ATL	NL	$1,500,000
2000	PHI	NL	$4,200,000
1999	PHI	NL	$3,200,000
1998	PHI	NL	$1,725,000
1997	PHI	NL	$450,000
1996	NYN	NL	$325,000
1995	NYN	NL	$125,000
1994	NYN	NL	$109,000
Total Career Earnings			$11,634,000