Ralph Glaze

Born: 3/13/1881 in Denver, CO, USA

Died: 10/31/1968 in Atascadero, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1906-05-24 | Final Game: 1908-06-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Daniel Ralph Glaze

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Biography

Ralph Glaze was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 20th century, making his mark in the sport from 1906 until 1908. Born in 1881, Glaze began his Major League career with a focus on delivering strong performances on the mound during a time when baseball was evolving into a more competitive and organized sport. Over the course of his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 15-21 and maintained an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.89, showcasing his ability to keep runs to a minimum and demonstrating his effectiveness as a pitcher. Glaze's tenure in Major League Baseball was characterized by his pitching prowess, as he recorded a total of 137 strikeouts. Although he did not achieve any saves during his career, his contributions were significant during a period when the game was still influenced by the early stages of the deadball era, known for its emphasis on pitching and defense. Glaze's ability to control the game with his arm left a lasting impact, and he remains a notable figure from a pivotal time in the history of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
15	21	61	34	20	1	0	340.0	303	109	9	85	137	2.89	0

Career ERA 2.89 vs. league average 2.52 across their career seasons — 14.3% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1906	BOS	AL	4	6	19	10	7	0	123.0	110	49	32	56	3.59	2.68 (-34%)	-363.4
1907	BOS	AL	9	13	32	21	11	1	182.3	150	47	48	68	2.32	2.50 (+7%)	-355.8
1908	BOS	AL	2	2	10	3	2	0	34.7	43	13	5	13	3.38	2.40 (-41%)	184.9

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
64	129	8	22	6	0	1	13	0	5	39	0.171	0.201	0.240	0.442	-429.1

Career AVG .171 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 30.2% below league average.

Career OBP .201 vs. league average .303 across their career seasons — 33.6% below league average.

Career SLG .240 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — 22.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.442 vs. league average 0.614 across their career seasons — 28.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1906	BOS	AL	22	55	4	10	4	0	6	3	16	0.182	.247 (-27%)	.307 (-27%)	.315 (-19%)	.622 (-23%)	-199.5
1907	BOS	AL	32	61	4	11	2	1	7	2	19	0.180	.245 (-26%)	.304 (-32%)	.308 (-15%)	.613 (-24%)	-229.6
1908	BOS	AL	10	13	0	1	0	0	0	0	4	0.077	—	—	—	—	0.0