Glenn Dixon
Left Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Glenn Dixon was a left fielder who played in Major League Baseball for the St. Louis Stars. In 9 career games, he hit .143 with 4 hits and 1 RBI. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Left Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 161 lb
- Died
- 6/2/1992 in Sikeston, MO, USA
Full name: Glenn M. Dixon
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 28 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | .143 | .250 | .179 | .429 | 0 |
Career AVG .143 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — 48.3% below league average.
Career OBP .250 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 27.0% below league average.
Career SLG .179 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 55.1% below league average.
Career OPS .429 vs. league average .741 across their career seasons — 42.1% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | SL2 | NAL | 9 | 28 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 9 | 28 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | SL2 | NAL | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4.2 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3.86 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4.2 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3.86 | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (13 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .400 |
| Away | 8 | 29 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .103 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 1 | 0.0 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | — |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937-08-25 | SSA | KCM | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-08-16 | SSA | BIR | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-08-15 | SSA | BIR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-08-15 | SSA | BIR | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-08-07 | SSA | ATN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1937-07-25 | SSA | IN6 | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1937-07-20 | SSA | IN6 | L | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-07-18 | SSA | IN6 | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1937-07-17 | SSA | IN6 | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1937-07-11 | SSA | MEM | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
| Left Field | 8 |
Glenn Dixon: the record in brief
The season rows for Glenn Dixon begin in 1937. All of the seasons listed were played for the St. Louis Stars. Born on July 11, 1908, in Little Rock, AR, USA, Dixon is listed as a left fielder and batted and threw right-handed. Size on record: 161 pounds on a 5-foot-9 frame. The bio records the death on June 2, 1992, in Sikeston, MO, USA. Dixon's full given name, per the bio, is Glenn M. Dixon.
Across 9 games at the plate, Dixon's career line reads 4 hits in 28 at bats for a .143 average, along with 1 RBI. Set against a .277 league average for the same years, Dixon's .143 average sits 48.3% below it. By OPS the gap is 42.1% below league average (.429 against .741). Dixon's lone season row is 1937 with the St. Louis Stars: 9 games, 4 hits in 28 at bats.
Frequently Asked Questions about Glenn Dixon
- Was Glenn Dixon a pitcher?
- No. Glenn Dixon was a position player (Left Fielder), though he did pitch in 2 career games.
- How many home runs did Glenn Dixon hit?
- Glenn Dixon hit 0 career home runs with 4 hits.
- What teams did Glenn Dixon play for?
- Glenn Dixon played for one team, the St. Louis Stars (1937).
- What were Glenn Dixon's career stats?
- In 9 games, Glenn Dixon had 4 hits, 1 RBI, and 3 runs, with a .143 batting average.
- What position did Glenn Dixon play?
- Glenn Dixon played primarily as a left fielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Glenn Dixon and how much did he weigh?
- Glenn Dixon was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 161 pounds.
- What was Glenn Dixon's career batting average?
- Glenn Dixon batted .143 over his career, with 4 hits in 28 at bats.
- How many RBI did Glenn Dixon have?
- Glenn Dixon drove in 1 runs in his career.
- What was Glenn Dixon's career ERA?
- Glenn Dixon finished with a 3.86 career ERA, going 0-2 with 2 strikeouts.
- Is Glenn Dixon in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Glenn Dixon has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.