Jim Gleeson

Born: 3/5/1912 in Kansas City, MO, USA

Died: 5/1/1996 in Kansas City, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1936-04-25 | Final Game: 1942-05-05

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 191 lbs

Full name: James Joseph Gleeson

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Biography

Jim Gleeson, born in 1912, was a notable position player in Major League Baseball who played from 1936 until his final game on May 5, 1942. Over the course of his career, Gleeson appeared in 392 games, showcasing his skills primarily as an outfielder and infielder. He finished his career with 336 hits, 16 home runs, and 154 RBIs, achieving a batting average of .263. Known for his speed on the bases, he recorded 20 stolen bases, demonstrating a blend of power and agility that contributed to his team's offensive strategies during the pre-World War II era. Gleeson's playing style was characterized by his versatility, enabling him to adapt to various positions on the field. He was part of a competitive era in baseball that was transitioning from the deadball era to a time of greater offensive production. While he may not have been a superstar, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant, providing depth and reliability during a challenging period in baseball history. After retiring, Gleeson left a legacy as a steady player whose dedication exemplified the spirit of the game during the late 1930s and early 1940s.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1.0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1933	1.0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
392	1277	195	336	77	19	16	154	20	158	147	0.263	0.350	0.391	0.741	833.8

Career AVG .263 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .350 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .391 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.741 vs. league average 0.718 across their career seasons — near 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
1936	CLE	AL	41	139	26	36	9	2	4	12	2	18	17	0.259	.283 (-9%)	.349 (-2%)	.404 (+9%)	.753 (+4%)	82.7
1939	CHC	NL	111	332	43	74	19	6	4	45	7	39	46	0.223	.274 (-19%)	.342 (-10%)	.393 (-10%)	.735 (-10%)	-698.4
1940	CHC	NL	129	485	76	152	39	11	5	61	4	54	52	0.313	.267 (+17%)	.335 (+16%)	.387 (+21%)	.722 (+19%)	1837.0
1941	CIN	NL	102	301	47	70	10	0	3	34	7	45	30	0.233	.262 (-11%)	.332 (+2%)	.373 (-21%)	.705 (-10%)	-387.6
1942	CIN	NL	9	20	3	4	0	0	0	2	0	2	2	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0