Glenn Brummer
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1981-1985)
Glenn Brummer was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1981 to 1985 for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Texas Rangers, a span of 5 seasons. In 178 career games, he hit .251 with 87 hits, 1 home runs, and 27 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" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1981-05-25
- Last Game
- 1985-10-06
Full name: Glenn Edward Brummer
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 | .251 | .304 | .305 | .609 | -564 |
Career AVG .251 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .304 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 6.0% below league average.
Career SLG .305 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 20.8% below league average.
Career OPS .609 vs. league average .709 across their career seasons — 14.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | SLN | NL | 21 | 30 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1982 | SLN | NL | 35 | 64 | 4 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 12 | .234 | .261 (-10%) | .324 (-28%) | .388 (-24%) | .712 (-25%) | -267.7 |
| 1983 | SLN | NL | 45 | 87 | 7 | 24 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 11 | .276 | .260 (+6%) | .324 (+8%) | .389 (-8%) | .714 (-1%) | 9.4 |
| 1984 | SLN | NL | 28 | 58 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | .207 | .259 (-20%) | .322 (-24%) | .384 (-33%) | .707 (-29%) | -255.2 |
| 1985 | TEX | AL | 49 | 108 | 7 | 30 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 22 | .278 | .257 (+8%) | .323 (+10%) | .390 (-19%) | .714 (-6%) | -50.8 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 178 | 347 | 23 | 87 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 4 | 25 | 54 | .251 | — | — | — | — | -564 | ||
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 (178 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 94 | 171 | 15 | 40 | 0 | 10 | .234 |
| Away | 84 | 176 | 8 | 47 | 1 | 17 | .267 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-10-06 | TEX | LAA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-10-02 | TEX | OAK | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985-09-28 | TEX | SEA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-09-23 | TEX | SEA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-09-06 | TEX | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985-09-02 | TEX | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-08-27 | TEX | CHW | L | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-08-26 | TEX | KCR | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-08-25 | TEX | KCR | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985-08-23 | TEX | KCR | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 165 |
| Right Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Glenn Brummer: the record in brief
Between the debut on May 25, 1981 and the final game on October 6, 1985, Glenn Brummer built the record summarized on this page. The team column moves through the St. Louis Cardinals (1981 to 1984) and the Texas Rangers (1985). At 6 feet, 0 inches and 200 pounds, Brummer is listed as a catcher. Brummer both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Brummer was born on November 23, 1954, in Olney, IL, USA. Brummer's full given name, per the bio, is Glenn Edward Brummer.
In 178 games and 347 at bats, Brummer batted .251 with 87 hits, adding 1 home run and 27 RBI. Reaching base at a .304 clip and slugging .305, Brummer finished with a .609 OPS. Brummer hit .251 while the league hit .259 over the same span, a figure close to average. The OPS comparison is .609 to a league .709, 14.0% below average. Brummer collected a career-high 30 hits in 1985. 1985 was the strongest of the full seasons by average: .278 against a league .257, an 8% edge. Brummer was above the league average in every compared season except 1982 and 1984.
Frequently Asked Questions about Glenn Brummer
- What years did Glenn Brummer play?
- Glenn Brummer played in Major League Baseball from 1981 to 1985.
- Was Glenn Brummer a pitcher?
- No. Glenn Brummer was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Glenn Brummer hit?
- Glenn Brummer hit 1 career home runs with 87 hits.
- What was Glenn Brummer's career batting average?
- Glenn Brummer batted .251 over his career, with 87 hits in 347 at bats.
- How many RBI did Glenn Brummer have?
- Glenn Brummer drove in 27 runs in his career.
- Is Glenn Brummer in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Glenn Brummer has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.