Al Glossop, baseball player, 1939-1946

Al Glossop

Born: 7/12/1914 in Christopher, IL, USA

Died: 7/2/1991 in Walnut Creek, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1939-09-23 | Final Game: 1946-05-05

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Alban Glossop

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Biography

Al Glossop was a professional baseball player born in 1914, who played primarily as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1939 until 1946. Throughout his career, he appeared in 309 games, accumulating 199 hits and a total of 15 home runs. Glossop also contributed 86 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs despite a career batting average of .209. His speed on the bases was evident, as he recorded 5 stolen bases during his time in the league. Glossop's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball history, encompassing the late 1930s through the mid-1940s, a time marked by the effects of World War II on the sport and the eventual integration of baseball. Although he may not be one of the most prominent figures from that era, Glossop's contributions to his teams reflect the resilience and determination that characterized many players of his time. After concluding his professional career on May 5, 1946, he left behind a legacy as a hard-working and dedicated player who navigated the challenges of his era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
309 952 99 199 29 2 15 86 5 89 105 0.209 0.280 0.291 0.571 -2667.0

Career AVG .209 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 20.1% below league average.

Career OBP .280 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 15.3% below league average.

Career SLG .291 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 20.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.571 vs. league average 0.698 across their career seasons — 18.2% 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
1939 NY1 NL 10 32 3 6 0 0 1 3 0 4 2 0.188 — — — — 0.0
1940 NY1 NL 27 91 16 19 3 0 4 8 1 10 16 0.209 .267 (-22%) .335 (-12%) .387 (-4%) .722 (-8%) -118.5
1940 BSN NL 60 148 17 35 2 1 3 14 1 17 22 0.236 .267 (-11%) .335 (-6%) .387 (-16%) .722 (-12%) -118.5
1942 PHI NL 121 454 33 102 15 1 4 40 3 29 35 0.225 .253 (-11%) .323 (-16%) .349 (-17%) .672 (-17%) -1448.5
1943 BRO NL 87 217 28 37 9 0 3 21 0 28 27 0.171 .255 (-33%) .324 (-17%) .346 (-27%) .671 (-22%) -820.9
1946 CHC NL 4 10 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 196 0 465 571 50 111
3B 36 0 30 61 6 5
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
SS 36 0 57 109 13 18

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1939 NY1 2B 10 0 15 34 1 7
1940 NY1 2B 24 0 54 86 7 8
1940 BSN 2B 18 0 31 59 6 12
1940 BSN 3B 18 0 17 41 3 4
1940 BSN SS 1 0 2 2 0 0
1942 PHI 2B 118 0 322 351 27 79
1942 PHI 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1943 BRO 2B 24 0 39 39 9 5
1943 BRO 3B 17 0 13 20 3 1
1943 BRO OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1943 BRO SS 33 0 50 102 12 18
1946 CHN 2B 2 0 4 2 0 0
1946 CHN SS 2 0 5 5 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 195
Third Base 37
Shortstop 36
Right Field 1