Tommy Glaviano

Born: 10/26/1923 in Sacramento, CA, USA

Died: 1/19/2004 in Sacramento, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1949-04-19 | Final Game: 1953-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Thomas Giatano Glaviano

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Biography

Tommy Glaviano was a professional baseball player born in 1923 who enjoyed a career spanning from 1949 to 1953. Primarily recognized as a position player, Glaviano played a total of 389 games in Major League Baseball. He made his mark in the league with a solid batting average of .257, accumulating 259 hits over his career, including 24 home runs and 108 RBIs. His ability to contribute offensively was complemented by his speed on the basepaths, as he recorded 11 stolen bases throughout his time in the majors. Glaviano's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, shortly after World War II and before the expansion of the league in the 1960s. This period was characterized by a shift in player dynamics and strategies, as teams began to embrace more diverse playing styles. Glaviano's contributions as a reliable hitter and a versatile player added depth to the teams he represented, and he remains a notable figure from a pivotal time in baseball history. His legacy is preserved in the memories of fans and the statistics that reflect his impact on the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
389	1008	191	259	55	6	24	108	11	208	173	0.257	0.395	0.395	0.789	2395.4

Career AVG .257 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .395 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — +16.8% above league average.

Career SLG .395 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.789 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — +8.8% 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
1949	STL	NL	87	258	32	69	16	1	6	36	0	41	35	0.267	.262 (+2%)	.343 (+11%)	.384 (+6%)	.727 (+8%)	505.5
1950	STL	NL	115	410	92	117	29	2	11	44	6	90	74	0.285	.265 (+7%)	.346 (+22%)	.401 (+11%)	.747 (+16%)	1684.0
1951	STL	NL	54	104	20	19	4	0	1	4	3	26	18	0.183	.260 (-30%)	.336 (+6%)	.385 (-35%)	.721 (-16%)	-187.2
1952	STL	NL	80	162	30	39	5	1	3	19	0	27	26	0.241	.252 (-5%)	.326 (+12%)	.369 (-8%)	.696 (+1%)	159.1
1953	PHI	NL	53	74	17	15	1	2	3	5	2	24	20	0.203	.264 (-23%)	.335 (+22%)	.397 (-1%)	.733 (+9%)	233.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
2B	34	65	66	4	16
3B	245	230	550	58	38
OF	17	35	0	1	0
SS	2	1	2	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1949	SLN	2B	7	14	9	1	3
1949	SLN	3B	73	67	181	19	15
1950	SLN	2B	5	15	13	0	4
1950	SLN	3B	106	103	255	25	16
1950	SLN	SS	1	1	1	0	1
1951	SLN	2B	9	18	25	1	6
1951	SLN	OF	17	35	0	1	0
1952	SLN	2B	1	1	0	0	0
1952	SLN	3B	52	46	95	10	5
1953	PHI	2B	12	17	19	2	3
1953	PHI	3B	14	14	19	4	2
1953	PHI	SS	1	0	1	0	0