Joe Glenn

Born: 11/19/1908 in Dickson City, PA, USA

Died: 5/6/1985 in Tunkhannock, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1932-09-15 | Final Game: 1940-08-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Joseph Charles Glenn

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Biography

Joe Glenn was a professional baseball player born in 1908, whose career spanned from 1932 to 1940. Primarily serving as a position player, Glenn played in a total of 248 games, where he recorded 181 hits and achieved a batting average of .252. Over the course of his career, he hit 5 home runs and drove in 89 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively to his team. Additionally, Glenn demonstrated speed on the basepaths with 6 stolen bases, indicating his agility and tactical awareness during gameplay. Glenn's career unfolded during a dynamic period in baseball, marked by the tail end of the Great Depression and the lead-up to World War II. His performances reflected the competitive spirit of an era when baseball was seeking to redefine itself in the face of societal changes. While he may not have reached the lofty heights of some contemporaries, Glenn's contributions on the field remain a testament to his skill and dedication to the sport. His legacy is preserved in the annals of baseball history, where he is remembered as a solid player of his time.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
248	718	77	181	34	5	5	89	6	81	91	0.252	0.330	0.334	0.664	-691.4

Career AVG .252 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — 8.3% below league average.

Career OBP .330 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .334 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 15.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.664 vs. league average 0.733 across their career seasons — 9.4% 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
1932	NYY	AL	6	16	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	5	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
1933	NYY	AL	5	21	1	3	0	0	0	1	0	0	3	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1935	NYY	AL	17	43	7	10	4	0	0	6	0	4	1	0.233	—	—	—	—	0.0
1936	NYY	AL	44	129	21	35	7	0	1	20	1	20	10	0.271	.283 (-4%)	.349 (+7%)	.404 (-14%)	.753 (-4%)	-33.2
1937	NYY	AL	25	53	6	15	2	2	0	4	0	10	11	0.283	.276 (+2%)	.342 (+16%)	.398 (avg)	.740 (+7%)	88.5
1938	NYY	AL	41	123	10	32	7	2	0	25	1	10	14	0.260	.272 (-5%)	.341 (-8%)	.392 (-11%)	.734 (-9%)	-218.9
1939	SLA	AL	88	286	29	78	13	1	4	29	4	31	40	0.273	.274 (-1%)	.342 (avg)	.393 (-7%)	.735 (-3%)	-138.7
1940	BOS	AL	22	47	3	6	1	0	0	4	0	5	7	0.128	—	—	—	—	-389.2