Ed Glynn, baseball player, 1975-1985

Ed Glynn

Born: 6/3/1953 in New York, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1975-09-19 | Final Game: 1985-05-18

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Edward Paul Glynn

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Biography

Ed Glynn was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1975 to 1985. Born in 1953, Glynn made his debut in a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-driven game. Over the course of his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 12-17 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.25, showcasing his ability to compete on the mound during a time when pitching depth was increasingly critical to team success. Glynn was recognized for his versatility as a pitcher, contributing not only as a starter but also in relief, as evidenced by his 12 career saves and 184 strikeouts. His playing style emphasized control and the ability to manage games, traits that became vital as the sport evolved through the 1980s. Although his career statistics may not reflect the dominance of some contemporaries, Glynn's contributions to his teams were notable, and he remains a respected figure for those who appreciate the nuances of pitching in a competitive league.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
12 17 175 8 1 0 12 264.7 261 125 26 151 184 4.25 0

Career ERA 4.25 vs. league average 3.81 across their career seasons — 11.6% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1975 DET AL 0 2 3 1 0 0 0 14.7 11 7 8 8 4.30 3.71 (-16%) -113.3
1976 DET AL 1 3 5 4 1 0 0 23.7 22 16 20 17 6.08 3.51 (-73%) -1108.8
1977 DET AL 2 1 8 3 0 0 0 27.3 36 16 12 13 5.27 4.00 (-32%) -365.7
1978 DET AL 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 14.7 11 5 4 9 3.07 3.69 (+17%) -422.2
1979 NYN NL 1 4 46 0 0 0 7 60.0 57 20 40 32 3.00 4.00 (+25%) -627.9
1980 NYN NL 3 3 38 0 0 0 1 52.3 49 24 23 32 4.13 3.84 (-7%) -328.1
1981 CLE AL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 7.7 5 1 4 4 1.17 — 0.0
1982 CLE AL 5 2 47 0 0 0 4 49.7 43 23 30 54 4.17 3.86 (-8%) -77.4
1983 CLE AL 0 2 11 0 0 0 0 12.3 22 8 6 13 5.84 3.87 (-51%) -105.8
1985 WSN NL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 2.3 5 5 4 2 19.29 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
175 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1975 DET AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1976 DET AL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1977 DET AL 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1978 DET AL 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1979 NYN NL 46 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1980 NYN NL 38 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1981 CLE AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1982 CLE AL 47 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1983 CLE AL 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1985 WSN NL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 175 8 7 33 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1975 DET P 3 1 1 3 1 1
1976 DET P 5 4 0 1 0 0
1977 DET P 8 3 0 3 0 0
1978 DET P 10 0 0 6 0 0
1979 NYN P 46 0 5 3 0 0
1980 NYN P 38 0 0 12 0 0
1981 CLE P 4 0 0 0 0 0
1982 CLE P 47 0 1 4 0 0
1983 CLE P 11 0 0 1 1 0
1985 MON P 3 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 175