John Glaiser

Born: 7/28/1894 in Yoakum, TX, USA

Died: 3/7/1959 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1920-04-20 | Final Game: 1920-05-31

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: John Burke Glaiser

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Biography

John Glaiser was a professional baseball player born in 1894, whose brief career in Major League Baseball spanned from April 20, 1920, to May 31, 1920. Primarily serving as a position player, Glaiser's time in the league was limited to just eight games, during which he faced significant challenges at the plate. He recorded no hits, home runs, or RBIs, finishing his tenure with a batting average of 0.0 and zero stolen bases. His lack of offensive production is a stark contrast to the high-scoring games that characterized the era, as baseball was transitioning from the deadball era into a period that would soon see more emphasis on power hitting and offensive strategy. Despite the brevity and struggles of his career, Glaiser's participation in the major leagues is a reminder of the many players who aspired to achieve greatness in a sport that was rapidly evolving. The 1920 season marked a significant turning point in baseball history, with changes in rules and player talent that would shape the future of the game. While Glaiser may not have left a lasting statistical legacy, his journey reflects the dedication and dreams of countless players who sought to make their mark on America's pastime.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	8	1	0	0	1	14.7	16	8	1	7	2	4.91	0

Career ERA 4.91 vs. league average 3.45 across their career seasons — 42.5% worse 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
1920	DET	AL	0	0	8	1	0	0	1	14.7	16	8	7	2	4.91	3.45 (-42%)	-512.6

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
8	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	0.250	0.000	0.250	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 24.7% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.250 vs. league average 0.695 across their career seasons — 64.0% 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
1920	DET	AL	8	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	8	0	1	9	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1920	DET	P	8	0	1	9	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	8

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
St. Edward's University	Austin	TX	1915