Rico Brogna
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1992-2001)
Rico Brogna was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 2001 for 5 teams, including the Detroit Tigers, a span of 10 seasons. In 848 career games, he hit .269 with 795 hits, 106 home runs, and 458 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1992-08-08
- Last Game
- 2001-07-16
Full name: Rico Joseph Brogna
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 848 | 2,958 | 379 | 795 | 176 | 13 | 106 | 458 | 32 | 227 | 655 | .269 | .320 | .445 | .764 | -205 |
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 .764 vs. league average .758 across their career seasons — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | DET | AL | 9 | 26 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 | .192 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1994 | NYN | NL | 39 | 131 | 16 | 46 | 11 | 2 | 7 | 20 | 1 | 6 | 29 | .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 | .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 | .255 | .269 (-5%) | .340 (-7%) | .426 (+1%) | .767 (-2%) | -127.3 |
| 1997 | PHI | NL | 148 | 543 | 68 | 137 | 36 | 1 | 20 | 81 | 12 | 33 | 116 | .252 | .266 (-5%) | .336 (-13%) | .419 (+3%) | .756 (-4%) | -521.2 |
| 1998 | PHI | NL | 153 | 565 | 77 | 150 | 36 | 3 | 20 | 104 | 7 | 49 | 125 | .265 | .266 (avg) | .335 (-5%) | .420 (+6%) | .755 (+1%) | -41.1 |
| 1999 | PHI | NL | 157 | 619 | 90 | 172 | 29 | 4 | 24 | 102 | 8 | 54 | 132 | .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 | .248 | .270 (-8%) | .344 (-14%) | .437 (-13%) | .782 (-14%) | -332.7 |
| 2000 | BOS | AL | 43 | 56 | 8 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 13 | .196 | .270 (-27%) | .344 (-31%) | .437 (-31%) | .782 (-31%) | -332.7 |
| 2001 | ATL | NL | 72 | 206 | 15 | 51 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 21 | 3 | 14 | 46 | .248 | .263 (-6%) | .332 (-11%) | .426 (-21%) | .758 (-17%) | -562.0 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 848 | 2,958 | 379 | 795 | 176 | 13 | 106 | 458 | 32 | 227 | 655 | .269 | — | — | — | — | -235 | ||
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 (848 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 419 | 1404 | 193 | 399 | 58 | 239 | .284 |
| Away | 429 | 1554 | 186 | 396 | 48 | 219 | .255 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-16 | ATL | TBR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-07-15 | ATL | TBR | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-07-12 | ATL | BAL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-07-08 | ATL | BOS | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-07-07 | ATL | BOS | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2001-07-06 | ATL | BOS | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001-07-05 | ATL | PHI | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-07-04 | ATL | PHI | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-07-03 | ATL | PHI | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001-07-01 | ATL | NYN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
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
Circle size = games played at each 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 | ||
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Rico Brogna: the record in brief
Rico Brogna played a first major league game on August 8, 1992 and a last one on July 16, 2001. Brogna played for the Detroit Tigers (1992), the New York Mets (1994 through 1996), the Philadelphia Phillies (1997 to 2000), the Boston Red Sox (2000), and the Atlanta Braves (2001). The bio lists Brogna as a first baseman who both batted and threw left-handed. Brogna is listed at 6'2" and 205 pounds. The birth record reads April 18, 1970, in Turners Falls, MA, USA. Brogna's full given name, per the bio, is Rico Joseph Brogna.
Brogna collected 795 hits in 2,958 at bats across 848 games, good for a .269 batting average, along with 106 home runs, 458 runs batted in, and 32 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .320 and .445 give Brogna a career OPS of .764. Against a .267 league average for those years, Brogna's .269 average was near the norm. No season beat the 24 home runs Brogna hit in 1999. The highest hit total in a season was 172, in 1999. Brogna drove in a season-high 104 runs in 1998.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rico Brogna
- What years did Rico Brogna play?
- Rico Brogna played in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 2001.
- Was Rico Brogna a pitcher?
- No. Rico Brogna was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Rico Brogna hit?
- Rico Brogna hit 106 career home runs with 795 hits.
- What was Rico Brogna's career batting average?
- Rico Brogna batted .269 over his career, with 795 hits in 2,958 at bats.
- How many RBI did Rico Brogna have?
- Rico Brogna drove in 458 runs in his career.
- Is Rico Brogna in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Rico Brogna has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.