Norm Glockson

Born: 6/15/1894 in Blue Island, IL, USA

Died: 8/5/1955 in Maywood, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-09-16 | Final Game: 1914-10-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Norman Stanley Glockson

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Biography

Norm Glockson, born in 1894, was a professional baseball player whose career, though brief, encapsulated the challenges and competitiveness of the early 20th century. He played in the Major Leagues for a short stint from September 16 to October 5, 1914, appearing in seven games as a position player. Despite his efforts on the field, Glockson struggled to find success at the plate, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.0, having recorded no hits, home runs, or RBIs during his time in the league. Glockson's experience in Major League Baseball occurred during a transitional period in the sport, as teams were beginning to shift their focus towards more specialized player roles and the advent of the Deadball Era was fading. While his statistics may not reflect a notable impact in terms of performance, his presence on a Major League roster during this era serves as a reminder of the many players who aspired to greatness in a highly competitive environment. Norm Glockson remains a part of baseball history, representing the perseverance of athletes striving to make their mark in America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
7	12	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	6	0.000	0.077	0.000	0.077	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .077 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 76.1% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.077 vs. league average 0.661 across their career seasons — 88.4% 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
1914	CIN	NL	7	12	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	6	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	7	0	19	5	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1914	CIN	C	7	0	19	5	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	7