Glenn Crawford
Born: 12/2/1913 in North Branch, MI, USA
Died: 1/2/1972 in Saginaw, MI, USA
MLB Debut: 1945-04-22 | Final Game: 1946-04-22
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Glenn Martin Crawford
Biography
Glenn Crawford was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball during the mid-1940s. Born in 1913, Crawford's career spanned from April 22, 1945, to April 22, 1946. Over the course of his brief tenure in the league, he appeared in 87 games, where he showcased his offensive skills with a batting average of .291. He recorded a total of 89 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 24 runs while also contributing 5 stolen bases to his team's efforts.
Crawford's playing style reflected the transitional period of baseball following World War II, as the sport began to see a resurgence in talent and fan interest. His ability to maintain a solid batting average during a time when many players were returning from military service underscored his skill and adaptability on the field. Although his career was relatively short, Crawford's contributions added to the rich tapestry of baseball during this era, marking him as a notable figure in the game's history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87 | 306 | 41 | 89 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 24 | 5 | 37 | 15 | 0.291 | 0.369 | 0.366 | 0.735 | 540.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | PHI | NL | 82 | 302 | 41 | 89 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 24 | 5 | 36 | 15 | 0.295 | 540.6 |
| 1945 | STL | NL | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 540.6 |
| 1946 | PHI | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 14 | 0 | 18 | 20 | 4 | 3 |
| OF | 39 | 0 | 77 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| SS | 34 | 0 | 57 | 125 | 11 | 15 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | PHI | 2B | 14 | 0 | 18 | 20 | 4 | 3 |
| 1945 | PHI | SS | 34 | 0 | 57 | 125 | 11 | 15 |
| 1945 | PHI | OF | 38 | 0 | 77 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| 1945 | SLN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 14 |
| Shortstop | 34 |
| Left Field | 7 |
| Right Field | 32 |