Jack Glasscock, baseball player, 1879-1895

Jack Glasscock

Born: 7/22/1857 in Wheeling, WV, USA

Died: 2/24/1947 in Wheeling, WV, USA

MLB Debut: 1879-05-01 | Final Game: 1895-07-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: John Wesley Glasscock

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Biography

Jack Glasscock, born in 1857, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball during the late 19th century. His career spanned from 1879 to May 1, 1895, a period marked by significant changes in the game as baseball transitioned from the deadball era into a more dynamic style of play. Over the course of his 1,737 games, Glasscock recorded a remarkable 2,041 hits and maintained a batting average of .29, showcasing his consistent offensive prowess. He demonstrated versatility and speed on the field, accumulating 372 stolen bases and driving in 827 runs, while also hitting 27 home runs. Glasscock was known for his exceptional defensive skills and was considered one of the top shortstops of his time. His ability to combine solid batting with effective base running made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. As baseball evolved during his career, Glasscock's contributions helped lay the groundwork for future generations of players, and his impressive statistics reflect his enduring impact on the game. Retiring in 1895, he left behind a legacy that is still recognized by baseball historians and enthusiasts today.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 5 0 0 0 0 7.0 12 5 1 7 3 6.43 0

Career ERA 6.43 vs. league average 3.49 across their career seasons — 84.1% 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
1884 CL2 NL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 5.0 8 3 2 1 5.40 — 0.0
1887 IN3 NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 1 0.00 — 0.0
1888 IN3 NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.3 1 2 2 1 54.00 — 0.0
1889 IN3 NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.7 3 0 3 0 0.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1737 7033 1164 2041 313 98 27 827 372 440 212 0.290 0.337 0.374 0.712 9973.9

Career AVG .290 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — +12.0% above league average.

Career OBP .337 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — +6.6% above league average.

Career SLG .374 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — +7.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.712 vs. league average 0.666 across their career seasons — +6.8% 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
1879 CL2 NL 80 325 31 68 9 3 0 29 0 6 24 0.209 .255 (-18%) .270 (-17%) .328 (-22%) .599 (-20%) -983.0
1880 CL2 NL 77 296 37 72 13 3 0 27 0 2 21 0.243 .244 (-1%) .267 (-7%) .319 (-4%) .586 (-5%) -269.3
1881 CL2 NL 85 335 49 86 9 5 0 33 0 15 8 0.257 .260 (-1%) .290 (-1%) .338 (-7%) .628 (-4%) -200.0
1882 CL2 NL 84 358 66 104 27 9 4 46 0 13 9 0.291 .248 (+17%) .275 (+14%) .329 (+36%) .605 (+26%) 1367.0
1883 CL2 NL 96 383 67 110 19 6 0 46 0 13 23 0.287 .257 (+12%) .285 (+9%) .345 (+7%) .631 (+8%) 478.0
1884 CL2 NL 72 281 45 70 4 4 1 22 0 25 16 0.249 .243 (+2%) .278 (+11%) .327 (-8%) .606 (+1%) 169.5
1884 CNU UA 38 172 48 72 9 5 2 0 0 8 0 0.419 .243 (+72%) .278 (+59%) .327 (+72%) .606 (+66%) 169.5
1885 SL5 NL 111 446 66 125 18 3 1 40 0 29 10 0.280 .244 (+15%) .287 (+13%) .325 (+5%) .613 (+8%) 711.2
1886 SL5 NL 121 486 96 158 29 7 3 40 38 38 13 0.325 .246 (+32%) .302 (+24%) .331 (+30%) .634 (+27%) 2327.6
1887 IN3 NL 122 483 91 142 18 7 0 40 62 41 8 0.294 .270 (+9%) .331 (+9%) .373 (-4%) .705 (+2%) 374.0
1888 IN3 NL 113 442 63 119 17 3 1 45 48 14 17 0.269 .238 (+13%) .290 (+4%) .319 (+3%) .610 (+3%) 215.7
1889 IN3 NL 134 582 128 205 40 3 7 85 57 31 10 0.352 .263 (+34%) .334 (+17%) .357 (+31%) .691 (+24%) 2602.7
1890 NY1 NL 124 512 91 172 32 9 1 66 54 41 8 0.336 .260 (+29%) .336 (+17%) .351 (+25%) .687 (+21%) 2070.8
1891 NY1 NL 97 369 46 89 12 6 0 55 29 36 11 0.241 .254 (-5%) .331 (-4%) .343 (-11%) .675 (-8%) -509.3
1892 STL NL 139 566 83 151 27 5 3 72 26 44 19 0.267 .244 (+9%) .316 (+3%) .327 (+6%) .644 (+5%) 471.0
1893 STL NL 48 195 32 56 8 1 1 26 20 25 3 0.287 .279 (+3%) .356 (+7%) .379 (-7%) .735 (avg) 85.4
1893 PIT NL 66 293 49 100 7 11 1 74 16 17 4 0.341 .279 (+22%) .356 (+8%) .379 (+19%) .735 (+14%) 85.4
1894 PIT NL 87 335 47 94 10 7 1 65 18 32 4 0.281 .309 (-9%) .379 (-8%) .435 (-17%) .814 (-13%) -876.4
1895 LS3 NL 18 74 9 25 3 1 1 6 1 3 1 0.338 .296 (+14%) .361 (+7%) .399 (+12%) .761 (+10%) 124.7
1895 WAS NL 25 100 20 23 2 0 0 10 3 7 3 0.230 .296 (-22%) .361 (-17%) .399 (-37%) .761 (-28%) 124.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 5 0 41 3 2 3
2B 86 0 267 280 54 32
3B 15 0 33 32 7 1
OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
P 5 0 0 4 0 0
SS 1629 0 2823 5632 832 620

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1879 CL2 2B 66 0 201 208 36 18
1879 CL2 3B 14 0 32 30 7 0
1880 CL2 SS 77 0 107 252 44 21
1881 CL2 2B 6 0 23 22 9 3
1881 CL2 SS 79 0 105 274 37 29
1882 CL2 3B 1 0 1 2 0 1
1882 CL2 SS 83 0 111 311 47 40
1883 CL2 2B 3 0 11 12 2 3
1883 CL2 SS 93 0 134 313 38 28
1884 CL2 2B 3 0 13 9 3 4
1884 CL2 P 2 0 0 4 0 0
1884 CL2 SS 69 0 118 267 46 16
1884 CNU 2B 2 0 6 2 1 0
1884 CNU SS 36 0 45 107 19 4
1885 SL5 2B 1 0 2 7 0 0
1885 SL5 SS 110 0 156 397 50 33
1886 SL5 OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
1886 SL5 SS 120 0 156 392 57 43
1887 IN3 P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1887 IN3 SS 122 0 211 493 73 58
1888 IN3 2B 3 0 8 13 2 3
1888 IN3 P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1888 IN3 SS 110 0 201 334 59 36
1889 IN3 2B 2 0 3 7 1 1
1889 IN3 P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1889 IN3 SS 132 0 246 478 67 60
1890 NY1 SS 124 0 275 421 69 46
1891 NY1 SS 97 0 164 274 42 39
1892 SLN SS 139 0 280 472 69 46
1893 SLN SS 48 0 85 159 25 19
1893 PIT SS 66 0 155 239 28 40
1894 PIT SS 86 0 191 297 35 46
1895 LS3 1B 5 0 41 3 2 3
1895 LS3 SS 13 0 32 49 9 6
1895 WAS SS 25 0 51 103 18 10

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 5
First Base 5
Second Base 86
Third Base 15
Shortstop 1629
Right Field 1