Glenn Gardner

Born: 1/25/1916 in Burnsville, NC, USA

Died: 7/7/1964 in Rochester, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1945-07-19 | Final Game: 1945-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Miles Glenn Gardner

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Biography

Glenn Gardner was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1916, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the 1945 season. Known for his competitive spirit and effective pitching style, Gardner played a key role in a league recovering from the disruptions of World War II. He made his debut on July 19, 1945, and showcased his talent through a brief but notable career that lasted until September 29 of the same year. During his time in the majors, Gardner posted a solid record of 3-1 with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.29, demonstrating his ability to limit runs and contribute to his team's success. He recorded a total of 20 strikeouts and secured 1 save, highlighting his effectiveness both as a starter and in relief situations. While his career was short-lived, Gardner's contributions during a transformative period in baseball history reflect the resilience and adaptability of players in the post-war era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	1	17	4	2	1	1	54.7	50	20	2	27	20	3.29	0

Career ERA 3.29 vs. league average 3.67 across their career seasons — 10.2% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1945	STL	NL	3	1	17	4	2	1	1	54.7	50	20	27	20	3.29	3.67 (+10%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
17	21	1	7	0	0	0	2	0	1	2	0.333	0.364	0.333	0.697	0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +27.7% above league average.

Career OBP .364 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — +10.6% above league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .355 across their career seasons — 6.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.697 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — near 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	17	21	1	7	0	0	0	2	0	1	2	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	17	0	2	8	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1945	SLN	P	17	0	2	8	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	17