Glen Gorbous, baseball player, 1955-1957

Glen Gorbous

Born: 7/8/1930 in Drumheller, AB, CAN

Died: 6/12/1990 in Calgary, AB, CAN

MLB Debut: 1955-04-11 | Final Game: 1957-05-05

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Glen Edward Gorbous

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Biography

Glen Gorbous was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1955 to 1957. Born in 1930, Gorbous emerged during an era characterized by the transition from the traditional playing styles of the 1950s to the more power-driven approaches that would dominate the following decades. Gorbous played primarily as a position player, appearing in a total of 117 games throughout his career. He recorded 66 hits, including four home runs, and tallied 29 RBIs, concluding his time in Major League Baseball with a batting average of .238. Although Gorbous's career was relatively brief, he left a mark as a versatile athlete known for his strong defensive capabilities and adaptability on the field. His tenure in the league coincided with a period of growth in baseball, as teams began to integrate more players and expand the game’s popularity across the United States. Gorbous's contributions, while modest in statistical terms, reflected the competitive spirit and evolving strategies of the game during the mid-20th century. After retiring from baseball on May 5, 1957, he remained a part of baseball history, remembered by enthusiasts for his time in the major leagues.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
117 277 29 66 13 1 4 29 0 25 19 0.238 0.300 0.336 0.636 -508.0

Career AVG .238 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 7.7% below league average.

Career OBP .300 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 8.7% below league average.

Career SLG .336 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 14.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.636 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — 12.1% 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
1955 CIN NL 8 18 2 6 3 0 0 4 0 3 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1955 PHI NL 91 224 25 53 9 1 4 23 0 21 17 0.237 .258 (-8%) .332 (-9%) .393 (-14%) .726 (-12%) 0.0
1956 PHI NL 15 33 1 6 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.182 — — — — 0.0
1957 PHI NL 3 2 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 70 57 133 10 4 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1955 CIN OF 5 4 12 0 2 0
1955 PHI OF 57 47 113 10 2 2
1956 PHI OF 8 6 8 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 5
Center Field 4
Right Field 62