Bill Glynn, baseball player, 1949-1954

Bill Glynn

Born: 7/30/1925 in Sussex, NJ, USA

Died: 1/15/2013 in San Diego, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1949-09-16 | Final Game: 1954-09-26

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: William Vincent Glynn

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Biography

Bill Glynn was a professional baseball player born in 1925, whose career spanned from 1949 to 1954. Primarily serving as a position player, Glynn played a total of 310 games in Major League Baseball. Over the course of his career, he recorded 170 hits, 10 home runs, and 56 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .249. His speed on the bases was evident as he accumulated 5 stolen bases, showcasing his capability to impact the game both offensively and defensively. Glynn's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, post-World War II, when the sport was beginning to embrace a new era of talent. Though not a superstar, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the competitive spirit and resilience that characterized many players of his time. Glynn's journey through the majors highlighted the depth of talent that existed beyond the marquee names, reinforcing the importance of every player in the fabric of the game. His legacy remains a testament to the many individuals who shaped baseball during this dynamic period in the sport’s history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
310 684 94 170 22 4 10 56 5 61 105 0.249 0.314 0.336 0.650 -1335.5

Career AVG .249 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .314 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 6.3% below league average.

Career SLG .336 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 12.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.650 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — 9.7% 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
1949 PHI NL 8 10 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1952 CLE AL 44 92 15 25 5 0 2 7 1 5 16 0.272 .252 (+8%) .326 (-5%) .369 (+6%) .696 (+1%) -15.7
1953 CLE AL 147 411 60 100 14 2 3 30 1 44 65 0.243 .264 (-8%) .335 (-4%) .397 (-22%) .733 (-14%) -1062.9
1954 CLE AL 111 171 19 43 3 2 5 18 3 12 21 0.251 .261 (-4%) .333 (-11%) .390 (-3%) .723 (-6%) -256.9

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0.500

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1954 WS CLE 2 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0.500

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 264 34 1637 133 19 189
OF 3 0 6 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1949 PHI 1B 1 0 10 1 0 0
1952 CLE 1B 32 0 167 16 5 18
1953 CLE 1B 135 0 1036 81 8 133
1953 CLE OF 2 0 6 0 0 0
1954 CLE 1B 96 34 424 35 6 38
1954 CLE OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 264
Left Field 1
Right Field 2