Glenn Gulliver, baseball player, 1982-1983

Glenn Gulliver

Born: 10/15/1954 in Detroit, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1982-07-17 | Final Game: 1983-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Glenn James Gulliver

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Biography

Glenn Gulliver was a professional baseball player born in 1954, who played in Major League Baseball from July 17, 1982, to October 1, 1983. During his brief career, he appeared in 73 games, primarily serving as a position player. Gulliver recorded a total of 39 hits, with 1 home run and 7 runs batted in, culminating in a batting average of .203. He was known for his versatility on the field, which allowed him to adapt to various positions, though he did not register any stolen bases throughout his time in the league. Gulliver's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the increasing emphasis on power hitting and a shifting landscape of player dynamics. While his statistical contributions were modest, his presence in the majors reflected the depth of talent available during the early 1980s and the competitive nature of the sport during that era. After his time in the big leagues, Gulliver remained a part of baseball history, remembered as a player who showcased the hard work and dedication required to reach the pinnacle of the sport, even if only for a short time.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
73 192 29 39 10 0 1 7 0 46 23 0.203 0.356 0.271 0.626 -205.6

Career AVG .203 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 22.2% below league average.

Career OBP .356 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — +9.6% above league average.

Career SLG .271 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 30.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.626 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — 12.2% 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
1982 BAL AL 50 145 24 29 7 0 1 5 0 37 18 0.200 .261 (-23%) .324 (+12%) .388 (-31%) .712 (-11%) -114.1
1983 BAL AL 23 47 5 10 3 0 0 2 0 9 5 0.213 — — — — -91.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 71 62 48 128 4 9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1982 BAL 3B 50 46 34 97 4 6
1983 BAL 3B 21 16 14 31 0 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 71

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti MI 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976