John Glenn

Born: 7/10/1928 in Moultrie, GA, USA

Died: 6/4/2023 in Delran, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1960-06-16 | Final Game: 1960-07-31

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 180 lbs

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Biography

John Glenn, born in 1928, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during a brief career from 1960 until July 31, 1960. His time in Major League Baseball was marked by a total of 32 games, during which he recorded 8 hits and achieved a batting average of .258. Although he did not hit any home runs, Glenn contributed 5 RBIs to his team's efforts, showcasing his ability to drive in runs despite limited opportunities at the plate. Additionally, he did not record any stolen bases throughout his career. Glenn's playing career unfolded during a dynamic period in baseball history, which saw the transition from the post-war era into a more modern phase of the game. While his stint in the majors was short-lived, he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the many players who contributed to the sport, albeit often without the fanfare of superstars. His legacy is a reminder of the countless athletes who have passed through the league, each leaving their mark in unique ways.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
32	31	4	8	0	1	0	5	0	0	9	0.258	0.250	0.323	0.573	0.0

Career AVG .258 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 22.8% below league average.

Career SLG .323 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 16.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.573 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — 19.5% 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
1960	STL	NL	32	31	4	8	0	1	0	5	0	0	9	0.258	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	28	5	19	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1960	SLN	OF	28	5	19	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	19
Center Field	5
Right Field	4