Ed Glenn, baseball player, 1898-1902

Ed Glenn

Born: 1875 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

Died: 12/6/1911 in Ludlow, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 1898-09-07 | Final Game: 1902-06-27

Bats: R | Throws: R

Full name: Edward D. Glenn

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Biography

Ed Glenn, born in 1875, was a professional baseball player who played in the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1898 to 1902, during a time when the game was beginning to evolve from the rough-and-tumble style of the late 19th century to the more structured approach of the modern game. Primarily serving as a position player, Glenn appeared in 5 Major League games, where he recorded 1 hit and a batting average of .067. Although his offensive contributions were limited, he showcased his speed on the bases with 1 stolen base during his brief tenure in the league. Glenn's time in professional baseball was characterized by the challenges of competing in an era that was rich in talent yet still finding its identity. His involvement in the game, although not statistically prominent, reflects the experiences of many players in that era who paved the way for future generations. Despite a short career, Ed Glenn's participation in Major League Baseball remains a part of the tapestry of the sport's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
5 15 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 4 5 0.067 0.263 0.067 0.330 0.0

Career AVG .067 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 75.2% below league average.

Career OBP .263 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 19.6% below league average.

Career SLG .067 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 80.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.330 vs. league average 0.672 across their career seasons — 50.9% 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
1898 WAS NL 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1898 NY1 NL 2 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 2 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1902 CHC NL 2 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
SS 5 0 2 10 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1898 WAS SS 1 0 1 2 0 0
1898 NY1 SS 2 0 1 2 1 0
1902 CHN SS 2 0 0 6 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 5