Glenn Brummer, baseball player, 1981-1985

Glenn Brummer

Born: 11/23/1954 in Olney, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1981-05-25 | Final Game: 1985-10-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Glenn Edward Brummer

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Biography

Glenn Brummer, born in 1954, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball between 1981 and 1985. Known primarily as a position player, Brummer’s career spanned parts of five seasons, during which he played in 178 games. He compiled a batting average of .251, achieving 87 hits, including one home run and 27 runs batted in. Brummer also showcased his speed on the base paths, finishing his career with four stolen bases. Brummer played during a transformative time in baseball, as the game was evolving in terms of player athleticism and strategy. While not a standout star, his contributions to the teams he played for, such as the St. Louis Cardinals, included solid defensive skills and a gritty playing style that earned him respect among his peers. Though his statistics may not reflect the prolific power or average of some of his contemporaries, Brummer's role as a reliable utility player helped him carve out a niche in the competitive landscape of 1980s baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
178 347 23 87 16 0 1 27 4 25 54 0.251 0.304 0.305 0.609 -599.4

Career AVG .251 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .304 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 6.0% below league average.

Career SLG .305 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 20.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.609 vs. league average 0.709 across their career seasons — 14.0% 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
1981 STL NL 21 30 2 6 1 0 0 2 0 1 2 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1982 STL NL 35 64 4 15 4 0 0 8 2 0 12 0.234 .261 (-10%) .324 (-28%) .388 (-24%) .712 (-25%) -285.1
1983 STL NL 45 87 7 24 7 0 0 9 1 10 11 0.276 .260 (+6%) .324 (+8%) .389 (-8%) .714 (-1%) 9.4
1984 STL NL 28 58 3 12 0 0 1 3 0 3 7 0.207 .259 (-20%) .322 (-24%) .384 (-33%) .707 (-29%) -268.4
1985 TEX AL 49 108 7 30 4 0 0 5 1 11 22 0.278 .257 (+8%) .323 (+10%) .390 (-19%) .714 (-6%) -55.4

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1982 WS SLN 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 165 95 536 36 11 6
OF 1 0 1 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1981 SLN C 19 7 43 3 0 1
1982 SLN C 32 15 88 8 3 1
1983 SLN C 41 25 122 11 3 2
1984 SLN C 26 17 101 9 3 0
1985 TEX C 47 31 182 5 2 2
1985 TEX OF 1 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 165
Right Field 1
Designated Hitter 1