Glenn Braggs
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1986-1992)
Glenn Braggs was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1992 for the Milwaukee Brewers and the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 7 seasons. In 692 career games, he hit .257 with 601 hits, 70 home runs, and 321 RBI. His career PIV β Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact β is 730.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 210 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1986-07-18
- Last Game
- 1992-09-10
Full name: Glenn Erick Braggs
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 692 | 2,336 | 308 | 601 | 102 | 16 | 70 | 321 | 58 | 211 | 472 | .257 | .322 | .405 | .726 | 730 |
Career AVG .257 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons β near league average.
Career OBP .322 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons β near league average.
Career SLG .405 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons β near league average.
Career OPS .726 vs. league average .711 across their career seasons β near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | ML4 | AL | 58 | 215 | 19 | 51 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 1 | 11 | 47 | .237 | .257 (-8%) | .325 (-16%) | .395 (-12%) | .720 (-14%) | -523.3 |
| 1987 | ML4 | AL | 132 | 505 | 67 | 136 | 28 | 7 | 13 | 77 | 12 | 47 | 96 | .269 | .262 (+2%) | .331 (avg) | .415 (+3%) | .746 (+2%) | 121.1 |
| 1988 | ML4 | AL | 72 | 272 | 30 | 71 | 14 | 0 | 10 | 42 | 6 | 14 | 60 | .261 | .254 (+3%) | .317 (-3%) | .377 (+12%) | .695 (+5%) | 183.9 |
| 1989 | ML4 | AL | 144 | 514 | 77 | 127 | 12 | 3 | 15 | 66 | 17 | 42 | 111 | .247 | .254 (-3%) | .319 (-5%) | .375 (-1%) | .694 (-3%) | -265.7 |
| 1990 | ML4 | AL | 37 | 113 | 17 | 28 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 12 | 21 | .248 | .257 (-4%) | .324 (+1%) | .385 (-4%) | .710 (-1%) | -18.2 |
| 1990 | CIN | NL | 72 | 201 | 22 | 60 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 28 | 3 | 26 | 43 | .299 | .257 (+16%) | .324 (+19%) | .385 (+15%) | .710 (+17%) | -18.2 |
| 1991 | CIN | NL | 85 | 250 | 36 | 65 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 39 | 11 | 23 | 46 | .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 | .237 | .255 (-7%) | .322 (+2%) | .377 (+9%) | .699 (+6%) | 289.4 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 692 | 2,336 | 308 | 601 | 102 | 16 | 70 | 321 | 58 | 211 | 472 | .257 | — | — | — | — | 32 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (692 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 345 | 1155 | 164 | 297 | 37 | 175 | .257 |
| Away | 347 | 1181 | 144 | 304 | 33 | 146 | .257 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-09-10 | CIN | ATL | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-09-09 | CIN | ATL | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992-09-07 | CIN | HOU | W | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992-09-06 | CIN | NYN | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-09-05 | CIN | NYN | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992-09-04 | CIN | NYN | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-08-31 | CIN | WSN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992-08-30 | CIN | NYN | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 1992-08-29 | CIN | NYN | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-08-28 | CIN | NYN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
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
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 328 |
| Center Field | 3 |
| Right Field | 301 |
| Designated Hitter | 43 |
Salary History
Glenn Braggs's recorded salaries total $2,867,000 over 7 seasons, 1986 to 1992. Braggs's career, 1986 to 1992, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
| 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 recorded salary | $2,867,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Hawaii at Manoa | Honolulu | HI | 1981, 1982, 1983 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative β closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Glenn Braggs (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Glenn Braggs: the record in brief
Glenn Braggs's major league career runs from a debut on July 18, 1986 to a final game on September 10, 1992. By club, Braggs's seasons break down as the Milwaukee Brewers (1986 to 1990) and the Cincinnati Reds (1990 to 1992). Braggs, an outfielder by primary position, batted and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 6'3" and 210 pounds. Braggs was born on October 17, 1962, in San Bernardino, CA, USA. The given name on file is Glenn Erick Braggs.
Braggs's career batting table shows 692 games, 2,336 at bats and 601 hits, a .257 average, along with 70 home runs, 321 runs batted in, and 58 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .322 and the slugging percentage .405, for an OPS of .726. The .257 career average is close to the .257 the league hit across the same seasons. No season beat the 15 home runs Braggs hit in 1989. The highest hit total in a season was 136, in 1987. Braggs drove in a season-high 77 runs in 1987.
Frequently Asked Questions about Glenn Braggs
- What years did Glenn Braggs play?
- Glenn Braggs played in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1992.
- Was Glenn Braggs a pitcher?
- No. Glenn Braggs was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Glenn Braggs hit?
- Glenn Braggs hit 70 career home runs with 601 hits.
- What teams did Glenn Braggs play for?
- Glenn Braggs played for 2 teams: the Milwaukee Brewers (1986β1990) and the Cincinnati Reds (1990β1992).
- What were Glenn Braggs's career stats?
- In 692 games, Glenn Braggs had 601 hits, 70 home runs, 321 RBI, 308 runs, and 58 stolen bases, with a .257 batting average.
- How much did Glenn Braggs earn in his career?
- Glenn Braggs's recorded salaries total $2,867,000 over 7 seasons, 1986 to 1992. Braggs's career, 1986 to 1992, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
- What was Glenn Braggs's salary?
- Glenn Braggs's last recorded salary was $1,000,000, in 1992. His highest recorded salary was $1,000,000, in 1992, and his lowest was $60,000, in 1986. The Salary History table lists each season from 1986 to 1992.
- What position did Glenn Braggs play?
- Glenn Braggs played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Glenn Braggs and how much did he weigh?
- Glenn Braggs was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 210 pounds.
- How many home runs did Glenn Braggs hit each season?
- Glenn Braggs's home runs by season: 4 in 1986, 13 in 1987, 10 in 1988, 15 in 1989, 9 in 1990, 11 in 1991, and 8 in 1992. His most in one season was 15, in 1989.
- What was Glenn Braggs's career batting average?
- Glenn Braggs batted .257 over his career, with 601 hits in 2,336 at bats.
- How many RBI did Glenn Braggs have?
- Glenn Braggs drove in 321 runs in his career.
- Is Glenn Braggs in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Glenn Braggs has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.