Glenn Borgmann
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1972-1980)
Glenn Borgmann was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1972 to 1980 for the Minnesota Twins and the Chicago White Sox, a span of 9 seasons. In 474 career games, he hit .229 with 296 hits, 16 home runs, and 151 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 210 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1972-07-01
- Last Game
- 1980-10-05
Full name: Glenn Dennis Borgmann
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 474 | 1,294 | 137 | 296 | 42 | 4 | 16 | 151 | 4 | 191 | 191 | .229 | .325 | .304 | .630 | -1,550 |
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 .630 vs. league average .703 across their career seasons — 10.4% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| 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 | .234 | .243 (-4%) | .310 (+5%) | .353 (-13%) | .664 (-5%) | -66.3 |
| 1973 | MIN | AL | 12 | 34 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 10 | .265 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1974 | MIN | AL | 128 | 345 | 33 | 87 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 45 | 2 | 39 | 44 | .252 | .256 (-2%) | .324 (avg) | .369 (-17%) | .693 (-9%) | -447.0 |
| 1975 | MIN | AL | 125 | 352 | 34 | 73 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 33 | 0 | 47 | 59 | .207 | .257 (-19%) | .327 (-8%) | .374 (-26%) | .701 (-17%) | -870.8 |
| 1976 | MIN | AL | 24 | 65 | 10 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 19 | 7 | .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 | .256 | — | — | — | — | 143.6 |
| 1978 | MIN | AL | 49 | 123 | 16 | 26 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 18 | 17 | .211 | .257 (-18%) | .323 (-6%) | .378 (-12%) | .702 (-9%) | -171.2 |
| 1979 | MIN | AL | 31 | 70 | 4 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 12 | 11 | .200 | .265 (-25%) | .329 (-4%) | .397 (-39%) | .727 (-23%) | -221.2 |
| 1980 | CHA | AL | 32 | 87 | 10 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 9 | .218 | .264 (-17%) | .326 (-2%) | .387 (-20%) | .714 (-12%) | -136.9 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 474 | 1,294 | 137 | 296 | 42 | 4 | 16 | 151 | 4 | 191 | 191 | .229 | — | — | — | — | -1,550 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (474 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 221 | 593 | 71 | 140 | 12 | 82 | .236 |
| Away | 253 | 701 | 66 | 156 | 4 | 69 | .223 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-10-05 | CHW | LAA | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1980-10-04 | CHW | LAA | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-10-01 | CHW | OAK | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1980-09-25 | CHW | OAK | W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1980-09-24 | CHW | OAK | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-21 | CHW | MIN | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1980-09-19 | CHW | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1980-09-18 | CHW | SEA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980-09-17 | CHW | SEA | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980-09-13 | CHW | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 471 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Dade College - North Campus | Miami | FL | 1969 |
| University of South Alabama | Mobile | AL | 1970, 1971 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Glenn Borgmann (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Glenn Borgmann: the record in brief
Glenn Borgmann played a first major league game on July 1, 1972 and a last one on October 5, 1980. Borgmann played for the Minnesota Twins (1972 to 1979) and the Chicago White Sox (1980). Born on May 25, 1950, in Paterson, NJ, USA, Borgmann is listed as a catcher and batted and threw right-handed. Borgmann's listed size is 6 feet, 4 inches and 210 pounds. Borgmann's full given name, per the bio, is Glenn Dennis Borgmann.
Across 474 games at the plate, Borgmann's career line reads 296 hits in 1,294 at bats for a .229 average; the totals also include 16 home runs and 151 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .325 and the slugging percentage .304, for an OPS of .630. Set against a .258 league average for the same years, Borgmann's .229 average sits 11.5% below it. In OPS terms, Borgmann's .630 stands 10.4% below the league's .703. The highest hit total in a season was 87, in 1974. 1974 brought the most runs batted in, 45. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .252 in 1974, did not top the league's .256.
Frequently Asked Questions about Glenn Borgmann
- What years did Glenn Borgmann play?
- Glenn Borgmann played in Major League Baseball from 1972 to 1980.
- Was Glenn Borgmann a pitcher?
- No. Glenn Borgmann was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Glenn Borgmann hit?
- Glenn Borgmann hit 16 career home runs with 296 hits.
- What was Glenn Borgmann's career batting average?
- Glenn Borgmann batted .229 over his career, with 296 hits in 1,294 at bats.
- How many RBI did Glenn Borgmann have?
- Glenn Borgmann drove in 151 runs in his career.
- Is Glenn Borgmann in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Glenn Borgmann has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.