Whitey Glazner

Born: 9/17/1893 in Sycamore, AL, USA

Died: 6/6/1989 in Orlando, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1920-09-26 | Final Game: 1924-09-24

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

Full name: Charles Franklin Glazner

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Biography

Whitey Glazner, born in 1893, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 1920s. His career spanned from 1920 to 1924, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a time when offensive production began to increase. Glazner played primarily for the Chicago White Sox and the New York Yankees, showcasing his talents on the mound in an age when pitching was crucial to a team's success. Over his career, Glazner compiled a record of 41 wins and 48 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.21. He struck out 266 batters and recorded 4 saves, demonstrating his ability to be a reliable option in the bullpen as well as a starter. Although his win-loss record did not reflect dominance, his contributions to his teams during a competitive era in baseball were significant. Glazner's style of pitching emphasized control and strategic placement, traits that were essential during a time when every run mattered. His legacy remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball's history, contributing to the evolution of pitching in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
41	48	142	102	46	6	4	783.7	895	367	44	249	266	4.21	0

Career ERA 4.21 vs. league average 3.97 across their career seasons — 6.2% 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	PIT	NL	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	8.7	9	3	2	1	3.12	—	0.0
1921	PIT	NL	14	5	36	25	15	0	1	234.0	214	72	58	88	2.77	4.02 (+31%)	2650.8
1922	PIT	NL	11	12	34	26	10	1	1	193.0	238	94	52	77	4.38	4.18 (-5%)	1692.5
1923	PIT	NL	2	1	7	4	1	1	1	30.0	29	11	11	8	3.30	4.03 (+18%)	-1309.3
1923	PHI	NL	7	14	28	23	12	2	1	161.3	195	84	63	51	4.69	4.03 (-16%)	-2247.0
1924	PHI	NL	7	16	35	24	8	2	0	156.7	210	103	63	41	5.92	4.13 (-43%)	-4050.6

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
142	260	17	47	9	5	2	24	0	9	71	0.181	0.208	0.277	0.485	-1645.5

Career AVG .181 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 36.0% below league average.

Career OBP .208 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 39.2% below league average.

Career SLG .277 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 28.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.485 vs. league average 0.730 across their career seasons — 33.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1920	PIT	NL	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1921	PIT	NL	36	76	4	10	1	2	0	1	3	19	0.132	.286 (-54%)	.344 (-52%)	.395 (-50%)	.739 (-51%)	-697.8
1922	PIT	NL	34	65	5	16	4	1	1	12	1	15	0.246	.285 (-14%)	.345 (-26%)	.397 (-3%)	.743 (-14%)	-183.4
1923	PIT	NL	7	12	2	4	1	0	1	3	0	2	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1923	PHI	NL	28	53	4	9	2	2	0	3	5	18	0.170	.282 (-40%)	.344 (-30%)	.390 (-27%)	.734 (-29%)	0.0
1924	PHI	NL	35	51	2	8	1	0	0	5	0	17	0.157	.283 (-45%)	.345 (-55%)	.389 (-55%)	.734 (-55%)	-485.2