John McGlone

Born: 1/5/1861 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

Died: 11/22/1927 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1886-10-07 | Final Game: 1888-08-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: John T. McGlone

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Biography

John McGlone, born in 1861, was a position player who played in Major League Baseball during the late 19th century, specifically from 1886 to 1888. Known for his speed on the base paths, McGlone finished his career with a remarkable total of 41 stolen bases across 80 games. His aggressive style of play was emblematic of the era, which was transitioning from the deadball style of play towards a more dynamic approach that would characterize the upcoming decades. Throughout his career, McGlone recorded 58 hits, contributing to 33 runs batted in and hitting 1 home run, giving him a batting average of .195. While his offensive statistics may not stand out compared to his contemporaries, his contributions on the base paths highlighted his value as a player during a time when speed was becoming increasingly important in the game. McGlone's tenure in MLB provides a glimpse into the evolution of baseball, as players began to embrace strategies that would shape the future of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
80	297	38	58	3	4	1	33	41	23	35	0.195	0.265	0.242	0.507	-709.9

Career AVG .195 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 22.5% below league average.

Career OBP .265 vs. league average .308 across their career seasons — 14.2% below league average.

Career SLG .242 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 29.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.507 vs. league average 0.650 across their career seasons — 22.0% 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
1886	WS8	NL	4	15	2	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	3	0.067	—	—	—	—	0.0
1887	CL3	AA	21	79	14	20	2	1	0	10	15	7	6	0.253	.270 (-6%)	.331 (+2%)	.373 (-19%)	.705 (-9%)	-85.5
1888	CL3	AA	55	203	22	37	1	3	1	22	26	16	26	0.182	.238 (-24%)	.290 (-14%)	.319 (-28%)	.610 (-21%)	-624.4