Billy Gleason, baseball player, 1916-1921

Billy Gleason

Born: 9/6/1894 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 1/9/1957 in Holyoke, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1916-09-25 | Final Game: 1921-06-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 157 lbs

Full name: William Patrick Gleason

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Biography

Billy Gleason was a professional baseball player born in 1894, who played in the Major Leagues from 1916 until 1921. He was primarily a position player during his career, which spanned the early years of the 20th century, a period marked by significant changes in the game, including the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded 1920s. Gleason's Major League tenure included a total of 40 games, where he recorded 26 hits and drove in 8 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .22. Notably, he did not hit any home runs but managed to steal one base throughout his time in the league. Despite his brief career, Gleason's contributions to his teams during the early 1920s were pivotal, as he played during a transformative era in baseball history. While he may not have been among the game's stars, his presence on the field reflected the competitive spirit and determination of players who sought to establish themselves in a rapidly evolving sport. After his retirement on June 8, 1921, Billy Gleason's legacy remains a testament to the countless players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even without the headlines and accolades of more celebrated peers.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
40 118 9 26 1 1 0 8 1 11 11 0.220 0.298 0.246 0.543 -190.4

Career AVG .220 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 16.2% below league average.

Career OBP .298 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 8.4% below league average.

Career SLG .246 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 30.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.543 vs. league average 0.676 across their career seasons — 19.7% 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
1916 PIT NL 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1917 PIT NL 13 42 3 7 1 0 0 0 1 5 5 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1921 SLA AL 26 74 6 19 0 1 0 8 0 6 6 0.257 .286 (-10%) .344 (-4%) .395 (-28%) .739 (-17%) -190.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 39 0 57 85 5 13

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1916 PIT 2B 1 0 1 1 0 0
1917 PIT 2B 13 0 18 27 1 3
1921 SLA 2B 25 0 38 57 4 10

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 39