Glenn Crawford, baseball player, 1945-1946

Glenn Crawford

Born: 12/2/1913 in North Branch, MI, USA

Died: 1/2/1972 in Saginaw, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1945-04-22 | Final Game: 1946-04-22

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Glenn Martin Crawford

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Biography

Glenn Crawford was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball during the mid-1940s. Born in 1913, Crawford's career spanned from April 22, 1945, to April 22, 1946. Over the course of his brief tenure in the league, he appeared in 87 games, where he showcased his offensive skills with a batting average of .291. He recorded a total of 89 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 24 runs while also contributing 5 stolen bases to his team's efforts. Crawford's playing style reflected the transitional period of baseball following World War II, as the sport began to see a resurgence in talent and fan interest. His ability to maintain a solid batting average during a time when many players were returning from military service underscored his skill and adaptability on the field. Although his career was relatively short, Crawford's contributions added to the rich tapestry of baseball during this era, marking him as a notable figure in the game's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
87 306 41 89 13 2 2 24 5 37 15 0.291 0.369 0.366 0.735 545.6

Career AVG .291 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — +12.3% above league average.

Career OBP .369 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — +12.3% above league average.

Career SLG .366 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.735 vs. league average 0.686 across their career seasons — +7.2% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1945 STL NL 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1945 PHI NL 82 302 41 89 13 2 2 24 5 36 15 0.295 .260 (+13%) .328 (+13%) .354 (+4%) .683 (+9%) 0.0
1946 PHI NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 14 0 18 20 4 3
OF 39 0 77 3 2 2
SS 34 0 57 125 11 15

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1945 SLN OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1945 PHI 2B 14 0 18 20 4 3
1945 PHI OF 38 0 77 3 2 2
1945 PHI SS 34 0 57 125 11 15

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 14
Shortstop 34
Left Field 7
Right Field 32