Frank Bruggy
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1921-1925)
Frank Bruggy was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1921 to 1925 for the Philadelphia Phillies, the Philadelphia Athletics, and the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 5 seasons. In 259 career games, he hit .277 with 172 hits, 6 home runs, and 52 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
- 5'11" / 195 lb
- Died
- 4/5/1959 in Elizabeth, NJ, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1921-04-13
- Last Game
- 1925-06-04
Full name: Frank Leo Bruggy
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 259 | 620 | 53 | 172 | 27 | 2 | 6 | 52 | 12 | 43 | 72 | .277 | .329 | .356 | .686 | -566 |
Career AVG .277 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .329 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .356 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 10.0% below league average.
Career OPS .686 vs. league average .742 across their career seasons — 7.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | PHI | NL | 96 | 277 | 28 | 86 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 28 | 6 | 23 | 37 | .310 | .286 (+8%) | .344 (+7%) | .395 (+6%) | .739 (+7%) | 398.9 |
| 1922 | PHA | AL | 53 | 111 | 10 | 31 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 11 | .279 | .285 (-2%) | .345 (-7%) | .397 (-14%) | .743 (-11%) | -191.8 |
| 1923 | PHA | AL | 54 | 105 | 4 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 9 | .210 | .282 (-26%) | .344 (-29%) | .390 (-32%) | .734 (-30%) | -521.2 |
| 1924 | PHA | AL | 50 | 113 | 9 | 30 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 15 | .265 | .283 (-6%) | .345 (-9%) | .389 (-18%) | .734 (-14%) | -251.6 |
| 1925 | CIN | NL | 6 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .214 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 259 | 620 | 53 | 172 | 27 | 2 | 6 | 52 | 12 | 43 | 72 | .277 | — | — | — | — | -566 | ||
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 (260 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 127 | 296 | 28 | 80 | 3 | 27 | .270 |
| Away | 133 | 324 | 25 | 91 | 3 | 29 | .281 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925-06-04 | CIN | BSN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-05-30 | CIN | CHC | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1925-05-30 | CIN | CHC | W | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1925-05-29 | CIN | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-05-28 | CIN | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-05-27 | CIN | STL | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-09-27 | PHA | NYY | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-09-24 | PHA | SLA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-09-22 | PHA | SLA | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1924-09-21 | PHA | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 197 |
| First Base | 7 |
Frank Bruggy: the record in brief
April 13, 1921 and June 4, 1925 bracket Frank Bruggy's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The season rows list, in order, the Philadelphia Phillies (1921), the Philadelphia Athletics (1922 to 1924), and the Cincinnati Reds (1925). Born on May 4, 1891, in Elizabeth, NJ, USA, Bruggy is listed as a catcher and both batted and threw right-handed. Size on record: 5'11" and 195 pounds. Bruggy's death is recorded on April 5, 1959, in Elizabeth, NJ, USA. The given name on file is Frank Leo Bruggy.
Bruggy's career batting table shows 259 games, 620 at bats and 172 hits, a .277 average; the totals also include 6 homers and 52 RBI. The on-base percentage is .329 and the slugging percentage .356, for an OPS of .686. The .277 career average is close to the .285 the league hit across the same seasons. In OPS terms, Bruggy's .686 stands 7.6% below the league's .742. The highest hit total in a season was 86, in 1921. The Lg AVG column puts Bruggy's 1921 at .310 against .286, the widest margin among the busiest seasons at 8%.
Frequently Asked Questions about Frank Bruggy
- What years did Frank Bruggy play?
- Frank Bruggy played in Major League Baseball from 1921 to 1925.
- Was Frank Bruggy a pitcher?
- No. Frank Bruggy was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Frank Bruggy hit?
- Frank Bruggy hit 6 career home runs with 172 hits.
- What teams did Frank Bruggy play for?
- Frank Bruggy played for 3 teams: the Philadelphia Phillies (1921), the Philadelphia Athletics (1922–1924), and the Cincinnati Reds (1925).
- What were Frank Bruggy's career stats?
- In 259 games, Frank Bruggy had 172 hits, 6 home runs, 52 RBI, 53 runs, and 12 stolen bases, with a .277 batting average.
- What position did Frank Bruggy play?
- Frank Bruggy played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Frank Bruggy and how much did he weigh?
- Frank Bruggy was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 195 pounds.
- How many home runs did Frank Bruggy hit each season?
- Frank Bruggy's home runs by season: 5 in 1921, 0 in 1922, 1 in 1923, 0 in 1924, and 0 in 1925. His most in one season was 5, in 1921.
- What was Frank Bruggy's career batting average?
- Frank Bruggy batted .277 over his career, with 172 hits in 620 at bats.
- How many RBI did Frank Bruggy have?
- Frank Bruggy drove in 52 runs in his career.
- Is Frank Bruggy in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Frank Bruggy has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.