Glenn Brummer
Born: 11/23/1954 in Olney, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1981-05-25 | Final Game: 1985-10-06
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Glenn Edward Brummer
Biography
Glenn Brummer, born in 1954, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball between 1981 and 1985. Known primarily as a position player, Brummer’s career spanned parts of five seasons, during which he played in 178 games. He compiled a batting average of .251, achieving 87 hits, including one home run and 27 runs batted in. Brummer also showcased his speed on the base paths, finishing his career with four stolen bases.
Brummer played during a transformative time in baseball, as the game was evolving in terms of player athleticism and strategy. While not a standout star, his contributions to the teams he played for, such as the St. Louis Cardinals, included solid defensive skills and a gritty playing style that earned him respect among his peers. Though his statistics may not reflect the prolific power or average of some of his contemporaries, Brummer's role as a reliable utility player helped him carve out a niche in the competitive landscape of 1980s baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 178 | 347 | 23 | 87 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 4 | 25 | 54 | 0.251 | 0.304 | 0.305 | 0.609 | -599.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | STL | NL | 21 | 30 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | STL | NL | 35 | 64 | 4 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0.234 | -285.1 |
| 1983 | STL | NL | 45 | 87 | 7 | 24 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 11 | 0.276 | 9.4 |
| 1984 | STL | NL | 28 | 58 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0.207 | -268.4 |
| 1985 | TEX | AL | 49 | 108 | 7 | 30 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 22 | 0.278 | -55.4 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | WS | SLN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 165 | 95 | 536 | 36 | 11 | 6 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | SLN | C | 19 | 7 | 43 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982 | SLN | C | 32 | 15 | 88 | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| 1983 | SLN | C | 41 | 25 | 122 | 11 | 3 | 2 |
| 1984 | SLN | C | 26 | 17 | 101 | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| 1985 | TEX | C | 47 | 31 | 182 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| 1985 | TEX | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 165 |
| Right Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |