Jim Gladd

Born: 10/2/1922 in Fort Gibson, OK, USA

Died: 11/8/1977 in Long Beach, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1946-09-09 | Final Game: 1946-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: James Walter Gladd

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Biography

Jim Gladd was a professional baseball player born in 1922, who made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball during the 1946 season. His career, though short-lived, spanned from September 9 to September 29 of that year, a time when the league was transitioning in the post-World War II era, marked by an influx of returning veterans and the gradual integration of players into the game. As a position player, Gladd participated in four games, recording one hit in 11 at-bats, which resulted in a batting average of .091. Despite not making a significant statistical impact, his time in the majors reflected the challenges and opportunities faced by players in that era. Gladd's career was emblematic of the many players who aspired to make their mark in a highly competitive environment. While he did not achieve notable power numbers or run production—finishing with zero home runs and zero RBIs—his presence in the league served as a reminder of the countless athletes who contributed to the fabric of baseball during the mid-20th century. After his brief stint in the majors, Gladd's legacy, like that of many players from his time, remains a testament to the dedication and perseverance required to reach the pinnacle of the sport, even if only for a fleeting moment.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	11	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	4	0.091	0.167	0.091	0.258	0.0

Career AVG .091 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 64.6% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 49.3% below league average.

Career SLG .091 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 74.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.258 vs. league average 0.687 across their career seasons — 62.5% below 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
1946	NY1	NL	4	11	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	4	0.091	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	4	0	31	2	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1946	NY1	C	4	0	31	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	4