Tony Brottem
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1916-1921)
Tony Brottem was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1916 to 1921 for the St. Louis Cardinals, the Washington Senators, and the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 6 seasons. In 62 career games, he hit .215 with 29 hits and 13 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
- 6'0" / 176 lb
- Died
- 8/5/1929 in Chicago, IL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1916-04-17
- Last Game
- 1921-09-29
Full name: Anton Christian Brottem
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | 135 | 10 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 22 | .215 | .264 | .237 | .501 | -417 |
Career AVG .215 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 19.1% below league average.
Career OBP .264 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 19.4% below league average.
Career SLG .237 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 33.0% below league average.
Career OPS .501 vs. league average .681 across their career seasons — 26.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | SLN | NL | 26 | 33 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 10 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1918 | SLN | NL | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1921 | WS1 | AL | 4 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1921 | PIT | NL | 30 | 91 | 6 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 11 | .242 | .286 (-16%) | .344 (-23%) | .395 (-33%) | .739 (-28%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 62 | 135 | 10 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 22 | .215 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (61 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 32 | 76 | 7 | 20 | 0 | 10 | .263 |
| Away | 29 | 57 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 4 | .158 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921-09-29 | PIT | STL | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1921-09-09 | PIT | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-09-05 | PIT | CIN | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-09-05 | PIT | CIN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-09-04 | PIT | CIN | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-09-02 | PIT | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-09-01 | PIT | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-09-01 | PIT | STL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1921-08-25 | PIT | NY1 | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-08-24 | PIT | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 47 |
| First Base | 1 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Tony Brottem
- What years did Tony Brottem play?
- Tony Brottem played in Major League Baseball from 1916 to 1921.
- Was Tony Brottem a pitcher?
- No. Tony Brottem was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Tony Brottem hit?
- Tony Brottem hit 0 career home runs with 29 hits.
- What was Tony Brottem's career batting average?
- Tony Brottem batted .215 over his career, with 29 hits in 135 at bats.
- How many RBI did Tony Brottem have?
- Tony Brottem drove in 13 runs in his career.
- Is Tony Brottem in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tony Brottem has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.