Glenn Hubbard

Born: 9/25/1957 in Hahn, Rhineland-Palatinate, West Germany

MLB Debut: 1978-07-14 | Final Game: 1989-07-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Glenn Dee Hubbard

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Biography

Glenn Hubbard was a professional baseball player born in 1957, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1978 to 1989. Known for his versatility on the field, Hubbard primarily played as a position player, showcasing a solid defensive skill set that complemented his offensive contributions. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 1,354 games, accumulating 1,084 hits and 70 home runs, while driving in 448 RBIs. His batting average settled at .244, and he also demonstrated some speed on the bases, recording 35 stolen bases. Hubbard’s most notable achievement came when he was selected as an All-Star, a recognition of his talent and impact during his playing years. As a player who competed in an era transitioning from the late 1970s into the 1980s, he contributed to the evolving dynamics of the game during that time. Although he may not be a household name, Hubbard's steady presence and contributions to his teams solidified his role in the fabric of baseball history. He retired from the game on July 29, 1989, leaving behind a legacy as a reliable player who embodied the competitive spirit of his era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1354	4441	545	1084	214	22	70	448	35	539	640	0.244	0.328	0.349	0.677	-3353.8

Career AVG .244 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 5.9% below league average.

Career OBP .328 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .349 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 9.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.677 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — near 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
1978	ATL	NL	44	163	15	42	4	0	2	13	2	10	20	0.258	.257 (avg)	.323 (-5%)	.378 (-16%)	.702 (-11%)	-263.4
1979	ATL	NL	97	325	34	75	12	0	3	29	0	27	43	0.231	.265 (-13%)	.329 (-12%)	.397 (-26%)	.727 (-19%)	-1164.2
1980	ATL	NL	117	431	55	107	21	3	9	43	7	49	69	0.248	.264 (-6%)	.326 (-1%)	.387 (-4%)	.714 (-3%)	-208.8
1981	ATL	NL	99	361	39	85	13	5	6	33	4	33	59	0.235	.255 (-8%)	.320 (-6%)	.368 (-5%)	.688 (-5%)	-362.7
1982	ATL	NL	145	532	75	132	25	1	9	59	4	59	62	0.248	.261 (-5%)	.324 (avg)	.388 (-10%)	.712 (-5%)	-463.9
1983	ATL	NL	148	517	65	136	24	6	12	70	3	55	71	0.263	.260 (+1%)	.324 (+3%)	.389 (+3%)	.714 (+3%)	326.3
1984	ATL	NL	120	397	53	93	27	2	9	43	4	55	61	0.234	.259 (-10%)	.322 (+3%)	.384 (-1%)	.707 (+1%)	127.3
1985	ATL	NL	142	439	51	102	21	0	5	39	4	56	54	0.232	.257 (-10%)	.323 (-1%)	.390 (-20%)	.714 (-11%)	-838.4
1986	ATL	NL	143	408	42	94	16	1	4	36	3	66	74	0.230	.257 (-11%)	.325 (+4%)	.395 (-23%)	.720 (-11%)	-630.3
1987	ATL	NL	141	443	69	117	33	2	5	38	1	77	57	0.264	.262 (avg)	.331 (+14%)	.415 (-8%)	.746 (+2%)	457.0
1988	OAK	AL	105	294	35	75	12	2	3	33	1	33	50	0.255	.254 (avg)	.317 (+5%)	.377 (-10%)	.695 (-3%)	-74.2
1989	OAK	AL	53	131	12	26	6	0	3	12	2	19	20	0.198	.254 (-22%)	.319 (-7%)	.375 (-17%)	.694 (-12%)	-258.4

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
7	21	3	5	0	0	0	1	1	5	0.238

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1988	WS	OAK	4	12	2	3	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.250
1982	NLCS	ATL	3	9	1	2	0	0	0	1	0	3	0.222

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	1332	1272	2795	4444	127	975

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1978	ATL	2B	44	44	102	130	5	30
1979	ATL	2B	91	87	193	268	15	57
1980	ATL	2B	117	113	268	405	15	91
1981	ATL	2B	98	97	188	344	5	50
1982	ATL	2B	144	142	312	505	14	111
1983	ATL	2B	148	144	313	484	12	103
1984	ATL	2B	117	115	237	405	8	78
1985	ATL	2B	140	130	339	539	10	127
1986	ATL	2B	142	139	282	487	19	120
1987	ATL	2B	139	136	284	478	11	114
1988	OAK	2B	104	86	195	267	6	60
1989	OAK	2B	48	39	82	132	7	34