Gary Glover

Born: 12/3/1976 in Cleveland, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1999-09-30 | Final Game: 2008-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: John Gary Glover

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Biography

Gary Glover, born in 1976, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1999 to 2008. He made his mark in Major League Baseball during an era characterized by offensive power, with hitters regularly showcasing their skills amid the changing dynamics of the game. Glover played for several teams, contributing as a reliable arm from the mound with a career record of 29-26 and an earned run average of 5.03. Over the course of his career, he struck out 324 batters and recorded 3 saves, demonstrating his versatility in both starting and relieving roles. Glover's playing style was defined by his ability to generate strikeouts and navigate through challenging lineups, which was particularly valuable during a time when offensive production was at an all-time high. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions to his teams and the game of baseball reflect the hard work and dedication often found in professional athletes. Glover retired on September 29, 2008, leaving behind a legacy as a dependable pitcher who played a crucial role in the success of the teams he represented.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
29	26	263	47	0	0	3	516.7	554	289	74	184	324	5.03	0

Career ERA 5.03 vs. league average 4.42 across their career seasons — 13.9% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1999	TOR	AL	0	0	1	0	0	1.0	0	0	1	0	0.00	—	0.0
2001	CHW	AL	5	5	46	11	0	100.3	98	55	32	63	4.93	4.42 (-12%)	-
2002	CHW	AL	7	8	41	22	1	138.3	136	80	52	70	5.20	4.28 (-22%)	-
2003	CHW	AL	1	0	24	0	0	35.7	43	18	14	23	4.54	4.40 (-3%)	-
2003	LAA	AL	1	0	18	0	0	27.0	34	15	8	14	5.00	4.40 (-14%)	-
2004	MIL	NL	2	1	4	3	0	18.0	18	7	8	8	3.50	4.46 (+22%)	-364.4
2005	MIL	NL	5	4	15	11	0	64.7	74	40	20	58	5.57	4.29 (-30%)	55.4
2007	TBR	AL	6	5	67	0	2	77.3	87	42	27	51	4.89	4.47 (-9%)	-
2008	TBR	AL	1	2	29	0	0	34.0	42	22	18	22	5.82	4.32 (-35%)	-
2008	DET	AL	1	1	18	0	0	20.3	22	10	4	15	4.43	4.32 (-2%)	-320.5

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
263	28	3	2	0	0	0	1	0	2	14	0.071	0.161	0.071	0.233	0.0

Career AVG .071 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 73.1% below league average.

Career OBP .161 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 51.8% below league average.

Career SLG .071 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — 83.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.233 vs. league average 0.757 across their career seasons — 69.3% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1999	TOR	AL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2001	CHW	AL	46	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2002	CHW	AL	41	1	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
2003	CHW	AL	24	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2003	LAA	AL	18	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2004	MIL	NL	4	7	0	0	0	0	4	0.000	—	—	—	—
2005	MIL	NL	15	20	3	2	1	2	9	0.100	—	—	—	—
2007	TBR	AL	67	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2008	TBR	AL	29	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2008	DET	AL	18	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	263	47	40	59	5	3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1999	TOR	P	1	0	0	0	0	0
2001	CHA	P	46	11	9	15	1	0
2002	CHA	P	41	22	10	19	0	0
2003	CHA	P	24	0	1	3	1	1
2003	ANA	P	18	0	1	3	0	1
2004	MIL	P	4	3	3	3	1	0
2005	MIL	P	15	11	3	4	1	0
2007	TBA	P	67	0	7	8	0	0
2008	TBA	P	29	0	3	4	0	1
2008	DET	P	18	0	3	0	1	0