Glen Moulder, baseball player, 1946-1948

Glen Moulder

Born: 9/28/1917 in Cleveland, OK, USA

Died: 11/27/1994 in Decatur, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1946-04-28 | Final Game: 1948-09-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Glen Hubert Moulder

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Biography

Glen Moulder was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball between 1946 and 1948. Born in 1917, he made his debut in the post-World War II era, a time when baseball was regaining popularity and experiencing a surge in talent as veterans returned to the game. Moulder played a total of three seasons, concluding his career on September 18, 1948. Throughout his time in the Major Leagues, Moulder compiled a record of 7 wins and 8 losses, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 5.21. He struck out 50 batters and recorded 4 saves, showcasing his contributions as a reliable option out of the bullpen. Moulder's playing style reflected the transitional period of baseball during the late 1940s, as the sport was beginning to integrate more diverse talent and evolve into the modern game we recognize today. His contributions, though modest in statistical terms, were part of the broader narrative of a league that was reshaping itself in the wake of significant social and cultural changes.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
7 8 66 11 0 0 4 160.7 188 93 13 98 50 5.21 0

Career ERA 5.21 vs. league average 3.89 across their career seasons — 34.0% 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
1946 BRO NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 2 1 1 1 4.50 — 0.0
1947 SLA AL 4 2 32 2 0 0 2 73.0 78 31 43 23 3.82 3.97 (+4%) -1063.6
1948 CHW AL 3 6 33 9 0 0 2 85.7 108 61 54 26 6.41 4.10 (-56%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
66 37 4 10 0 1 0 1 0 1 5 0.270 0.289 0.324 0.614 0.0

Career AVG .270 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .289 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 13.7% below league average.

Career SLG .324 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — 12.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.614 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — 13.1% 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
1946 BRO NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1947 SLA AL 32 17 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.235 — — — — 0.0
1948 CHW AL 33 20 3 6 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0.300 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 66 0 7 33 4 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1946 BRO P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1947 SLA P 32 0 4 16 1 1
1948 CHA P 33 0 3 17 3 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 66