Glenn Liebhardt

Born: 3/10/1883 in Milton, IN, USA

Died: 7/13/1956 in Cleveland, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1906-10-02 | Final Game: 1909-08-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Glenn John Liebhardt

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Biography

Glenn Liebhardt was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1883, who played in Major League Baseball from 1906 until his retirement in 1909. Known for his skill on the mound, Liebhardt finished his career with a record of 36 wins and 35 losses, alongside an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.17. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded a total of 280 strikeouts during his time in the league. Additionally, Liebhardt contributed to his teams, securing 2 saves throughout his career. Liebhardt's playing era fell within a transitional period for baseball, as the sport was evolving from the deadball era into a more offense-driven approach. Despite this shift, his low ERA and ability to keep runs to a minimum showcased his effectiveness as a pitcher in a time when the game was particularly challenging for hurlers. While his career was relatively brief, Liebhardt's impact on the mound demonstrated his talent and competitiveness, marking him as a notable figure in the early years of professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
36	35	90	66	49	7	2	612.7	543	148	3	183	280	2.17	0

Career ERA 2.17 vs. league average 2.53 across their career seasons — 14.0% better 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
1906	CLE	AL	2	0	2	2	2	0	0	18.0	13	3	1	9	1.50	2.68 (+44%)	512.1
1907	CLE	AL	18	14	38	34	27	4	1	280.3	254	64	85	110	2.05	2.50 (+18%)	312.7
1908	CLE	AL	15	16	38	26	19	3	0	262.0	222	64	81	146	2.20	2.40 (+8%)	2246.0
1909	CLE	AL	1	5	12	4	1	0	1	52.3	54	17	16	15	2.92	2.55 (-15%)	-127.3

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
90	190	13	28	6	2	0	11	0	8	53	0.147	0.182	0.200	0.382	-778.7

Career AVG .147 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 39.7% below league average.

Career OBP .182 vs. league average .304 across their career seasons — 40.2% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — 35.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.382 vs. league average 0.615 across their career seasons — 37.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1906	CLE	AL	2	8	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1907	CLE	AL	38	87	8	14	2	1	6	5	20	0.161	.245 (-34%)	.304 (-32%)	.308 (-33%)	.613 (-33%)	-435.9
1908	CLE	AL	38	80	4	14	4	1	5	2	25	0.175	.240 (-27%)	.298 (-35%)	.306 (-18%)	.605 (-26%)	-342.8
1909	CLE	AL	12	15	0	0	0	0	0	1	6	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0