Glenn McQuillen

Born: 4/19/1915 in Strasburg, VA, USA

Died: 6/9/1989 in Gardenville, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1938-06-16 | Final Game: 1947-04-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 198 lbs

Full name: Glenn Richard McQuillen

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Biography

Glenn McQuillen, born in 1915, was a notable American baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1938 until 1947. Over the course of his career, McQuillen appeared in 210 games and demonstrated his skills at the plate with a batting average of .274. He accumulated 176 hits, including 4 home runs, and drove in 75 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively to his teams. His career also featured a single stolen base, reflecting a balanced approach to his playing style. McQuillen's tenure in baseball coincided with a transformative period in the sport, marked by the pre-World War II era and the early post-war years. As the game began to evolve with the introduction of new talent and strategies, McQuillen's contributions on the field highlighted his adaptability and resilience. Though he may not be as widely remembered as some of his contemporaries, his performance and dedication to the game earned him a place in the rich tapestry of baseball history. He retired on April 15, 1947, leaving behind a legacy rooted in hard work and determination.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
5.0	4.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.0	0	0	.000	0.200	.000	0.200

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1943	5.0	4.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.0	0	0	.000	0.200	.000	0.200

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
210	643	82	176	24	16	4	75	1	34	49	0.274	0.311	0.379	0.691	-244.6

Career AVG .274 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .311 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 6.4% below league average.

Career SLG .379 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.691 vs. league average 0.703 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
1938	SLA	AL	43	116	14	33	4	0	0	13	0	4	12	0.284	.272 (+4%)	.341 (-10%)	.392 (-19%)	.734 (-15%)	-300.9
1941	SLA	AL	7	21	4	7	2	1	0	3	0	1	2	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1942	SLA	AL	100	339	40	96	15	12	3	47	1	10	17	0.283	.253 (+12%)	.323 (-5%)	.349 (+21%)	.672 (+9%)	271.1
1946	SLA	AL	59	166	24	40	3	3	1	12	0	19	18	0.241	.256 (-6%)	.328 (-3%)	.358 (-13%)	.687 (-8%)	-214.9
1947	SLA	AL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0