Jerry Don Gleaton

Born: 9/14/1957 in Brownwood, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1979-07-11 | Final Game: 1992-07-20

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs

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Biography

Jerry Don Gleaton, born in 1957, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1979 to 1992. He made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) during a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven game, which saw pitchers adapting to evolving hitting styles. Gleaton’s career record stood at 15 wins and 23 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.25. Over his time in the majors, he accumulated 265 strikeouts and secured 26 saves, showcasing his ability to perform in high-pressure situations. Gleaton was known for his versatility on the mound, being utilized as both a starting pitcher and a reliever. His career spanned multiple teams, allowing him to experience various baseball cultures and strategies across the league. Although his win-loss record may not reflect a dominant career, Gleaton's contributions, particularly in late-inning scenarios, were invaluable to his teams during his playing years. His journey through the MLB encapsulated a period of significant change within the sport, as pitchers increasingly focused on striking out batters and minimizing runs in the face of an offensive surge.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
15	23	307	16	1	0	26	447.3	433	211	40	199	265	4.25	0

Career ERA 4.25 vs. league average 3.86 across their career seasons — 9.9% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1979	TEX	AL	0	1	5	2	0	0	9.7	15	7	2	2	6.52	4.00 (-63%)	0.0
1980	TEX	AL	0	0	5	0	0	0	7.0	5	2	4	2	2.57	—	0.0
1981	SEA	AL	4	7	20	13	1	0	85.3	88	45	38	31	4.75	3.58 (-32%)	-2648.1
1982	SEA	AL	0	0	3	0	0	0	4.7	7	7	2	1	13.50	—	0.0
1984	CHW	AL	1	2	11	1	0	2	18.3	20	7	6	4	3.44	3.81 (+10%)	-
1985	CHW	AL	1	0	31	0	0	1	29.7	37	19	13	22	5.76	3.89 (-48%)	-
1987	KCR	AL	4	4	48	0	0	5	50.7	38	24	28	44	4.26	4.29 (+1%)	-
1988	KCR	AL	0	4	42	0	0	3	38.0	33	15	17	29	3.55	3.73 (+5%)	-
1989	KCR	AL	0	0	15	0	0	0	14.3	20	9	6	9	5.65	3.71 (-52%)	-
1990	DET	AL	1	3	57	0	0	13	82.7	62	27	25	56	2.94	3.86 (+24%)	1272.5
1991	DET	AL	3	2	47	0	0	2	75.3	74	34	39	47	4.06	3.91 (-4%)	-875.5
1992	PIT	NL	1	0	23	0	0	0	31.7	34	15	19	18	4.26	3.75 (-14%)	-1070.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
307	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.000	0.333	0.000	0.333	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.333 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — 53.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1979	TEX	AL	5	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1980	TEX	AL	5	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1981	SEA	AL	20	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1982	SEA	AL	3	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1984	CHW	AL	11	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1985	CHW	AL	31	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1987	KCR	AL	48	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1988	KCR	AL	42	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1989	KCR	AL	15	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1990	DET	AL	57	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1991	DET	AL	47	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1992	PIT	NL	23	2	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	307	16	18	68	4	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1979	TEX	P	5	2	0	4	0	0
1980	TEX	P	5	0	1	2	0	0
1981	SEA	P	20	13	5	12	1	0
1982	SEA	P	3	0	1	0	0	0
1984	CHA	P	11	1	1	1	1	0
1985	CHA	P	31	0	0	4	0	0
1987	KCA	P	48	0	2	12	1	1
1988	KCA	P	42	0	3	3	0	0
1989	KCA	P	15	0	0	2	0	0
1990	DET	P	57	0	1	11	1	0
1991	DET	P	47	0	4	11	0	1
1992	PIT	P	23	0	0	6	0	0