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 |
Tony Brottem: the record in brief
The profile opens with Tony Brottem's first major league game on April 17, 1916; the last one listed came on September 29, 1921. The team column moves through the St. Louis Cardinals (1916 to 1918), the Washington Senators (1921), and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1921). Listed as a catcher, Brottem both batted and threw right-handed. Brottem is listed at 6'0" and 176 pounds. Brottem was born on April 30, 1891, in Halstad, MN, USA. Brottem's death is recorded on August 5, 1929, in Chicago, IL, USA. Brottem's full given name, per the bio, is Anton Christian Brottem.
Brottem collected 29 hits in 135 at bats across 62 games, good for a .215 batting average, along with 13 RBI. Brottem's career OPS of .501 combines a .264 on-base mark with .237 slugging. Over the seasons Brottem played, league hitters batted .265; the .215 career figure is 19.1% below that. Brottem collected a career-high 22 hits in 1921. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .242 in 1921, did not top the league's .286.
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 teams did Tony Brottem play for?
- Tony Brottem played for 3 teams: the St. Louis Cardinals (1916, 1918), the Washington Senators (1921), and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1921).
- What were Tony Brottem's career stats?
- In 62 games, Tony Brottem had 29 hits, 13 RBI, 10 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .215 batting average.
- What position did Tony Brottem play?
- Tony Brottem played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Tony Brottem and how much did he weigh?
- Tony Brottem was listed at 6 feet and 176 pounds.
- 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.