Stoney McGlynn

Born: 5/26/1872 in Lancaster, PA, USA

Died: 8/26/1941 in Manitowoc, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1906-09-20 | Final Game: 1908-09-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Ulysses Simpson Grant McGlynn

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Biography

Stoney McGlynn, born in 1872, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1906 to 1908. Over the course of his career, which spanned parts of three seasons, McGlynn established himself as a notable presence on the mound, finishing with a record of 17 wins and 33 losses. He recorded an impressive earned run average of 2.95, showcasing his ability to limit scoring opportunities for opposing teams during an era characterized by evolving pitching techniques and strategies. McGlynn accumulated a total of 157 strikeouts and earned 2 saves throughout his career, highlighting his capability to dominate hitters and secure leads for his team. His contributions came during a transitional period in baseball, where the game was beginning to shift from the deadball era towards a more offensive style that would define the following decades. Though his career may not be as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, McGlynn's performance on the mound remains a testament to the skill and competitive spirit that defined early 20th-century baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
17	33	67	51	43	3	2	476.0	448	156	6	144	157	2.95	0

Career ERA 2.95 vs. league average 2.52 across their career seasons — 16.9% worse 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	STL	NL	2	2	6	6	6	0	0	48.0	43	13	15	25	2.44	2.68 (+9%)	-
1907	STL	NL	14	25	45	39	33	3	1	352.3	329	114	112	109	2.91	2.50 (-17%)	-
1908	STL	NL	1	6	16	6	4	0	1	75.7	76	29	17	23	3.45	2.40 (-44%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
68	168	8	28	5	0	0	10	0	11	28	0.167	0.218	0.196	0.414	-438.7

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 31.8% below league average.

Career OBP .218 vs. league average .303 across their career seasons — 28.2% below league average.

Career SLG .196 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — 36.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.414 vs. league average 0.614 across their career seasons — 32.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1906	STL	NL	6	17	0	1	0	1	1	1	0.059	—	—	—	—	0.0
1907	STL	NL	46	125	8	25	5	9	6	23	0.200	.245 (-18%)	.304 (-22%)	.308 (-22%)	.613 (-22%)	-438.7
1908	STL	NL	16	26	0	2	0	0	4	4	0.077	—	—	—	—	0.0