Joe Gleason

Born: 7/9/1895 in Phelps, NY, USA

Died: 9/8/1990 in Phelps, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1920-09-11 | Final Game: 1922-06-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Joseph Paul Gleason

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Biography

Joe Gleason was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1920 to 1922. Born in 1895, he made his debut during a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented style. Over the course of his brief career, Gleason recorded a win-loss record of 2-2 and an earned run average (ERA) of 6.1, showcasing the challenges faced by pitchers in an evolving league. Gleason's pitching style was marked by a modest strikeout capability, amassing a total of 14 strikeouts during his time in the majors. While he did not register any saves, his contributions on the mound reflected the competitive nature of the sport in the early 1920s, a period characterized by significant changes in baseball strategies and player dynamics. Despite a relatively short career, Joe Gleason remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the many players who contributed to the game during its formative years.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	2	11	5	3	0	0	48.7	67	33	5	24	14	6.10	0

Career ERA 6.10 vs. league average 3.82 across their career seasons — 59.7% 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	WSN	AL	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	8.0	14	12	6	2	13.50	—	-
1922	WSN	AL	2	2	8	5	3	0	0	40.7	53	21	18	12	4.65	4.18 (-11%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
11	16	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	5	6	0.125	0.333	0.125	0.458	0.0

Career AVG .125 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 55.2% below league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .125 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 67.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.458 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — 36.3% 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
1920	WSN	AL	3	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1922	WSN	AL	8	14	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	6	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	11	0	3	12	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1920	WS1	P	3	0	0	3	0	0
1922	WS1	P	8	0	3	9	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	11