Roland Gladu

Born: 5/10/1911 in Montreal, QC, CAN

Died: 7/26/1994 in Montreal, QC, CAN

MLB Debut: 1944-04-18 | Final Game: 1944-05-24

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Joseph Albert Rolland Edouard Gladu

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Biography

Roland Gladu, born in 1911, was a professional baseball player whose career, though brief, left a mark in the annals of the sport during a tumultuous time in American history. He played as a position player from April 18, 1944, to May 24, 1944, appearing in 21 games in the major leagues. Gladu's performance at the plate included 16 hits and 1 home run, contributing 7 RBIs to his team's efforts. His batting average stood at .242, a respectable figure during the mid-1940s as the game was recovering from the disruptions of World War II. Gladu's time in the majors coincided with an era defined by significant changes in baseball, particularly the integration of players and the return of veterans from military service. While he did not have the opportunity to leave a long-lasting legacy, his contributions during this period reflected the resilience and evolving nature of the game. With 0 stolen bases, he was not particularly known for his speed on the base paths, but his solid hitting showcased his ability to contribute effectively to his team's offense. Although his major league career was short-lived, Roland Gladu remains a part of baseball history, representing the many players who emerged during a time of great change in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
21	66	5	16	2	1	1	7	0	3	8	0.242	0.275	0.348	0.624	-111.5

Career AVG .242 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 7.3% below league average.

Career OBP .275 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 15.5% below league average.

Career SLG .348 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.624 vs. league average 0.683 across their career seasons — 8.7% 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
1944	BSN	NL	21	66	5	16	2	1	1	7	0	3	8	0.242	.261 (-7%)	.325 (-16%)	.357 (-3%)	.683 (-9%)	-111.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	15	0	20	21	5	6
OF	3	0	1	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1944	BSN	3B	15	0	20	21	5	6
1944	BSN	OF	3	0	1	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	15
Left Field	3