Sam Brenegan
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1914)
Sam Brenegan was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1914 for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
- 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
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 185 lb
- Died
- 4/20/1956 in Galesville, WI, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1914-04-24
Full name: Olaf Selmar Brenegan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | PIT | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1 |
Sam Brenegan: the record in brief
Sam Brenegan's entire major league record comes from the period beginning April 24, 1914. The team column never changes: it is the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1914. Brenegan is listed as a catcher at 6'2" and 185 pounds. Brenegan threw right-handed and batted left-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is September 1, 1890, in Galesville, WI, USA. Brenegan died on April 20, 1956, in Galesville, WI, USA. On the record, Sam Brenegan was born Olaf Selmar Brenegan.
The position breakdown shows 1 games, all at catcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sam Brenegan
- Was Sam Brenegan a pitcher?
- No. Sam Brenegan was a position player (Catcher).
- What teams did Sam Brenegan play for?
- Sam Brenegan played for one team, the Pittsburgh Pirates (1914).
- What position did Sam Brenegan play?
- Sam Brenegan played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Sam Brenegan and how much did he weigh?
- Sam Brenegan was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 185 pounds.
- Is Sam Brenegan in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Sam Brenegan has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.