Glenn Elliott
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1947-1949)
Glenn Elliott was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1947 to 1949 for the Boston Braves, a span of 3 seasons. Across 34 career appearances, he went 4-5 with a 4.08 ERA and 25 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- B / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 170 lb
- Died
- 7/27/1969 in Portland, OR, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1947-04-17
- Last Game
- 1949-09-29
Full name: Herbert Glenn Elliott
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | BSN | NL | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19.0 | 18 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 4.74 | 3.97 (-19%) | -1119.1 |
| 1948 | BSN | NL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 1949 | BSN | NL | 3 | 4 | 22 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 68.1 | 70 | 30 | 27 | 15 | 3.95 | 4.12 (+4%) | -804.9 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 4 | 5 | 34 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 90.1 | 93 | 41 | 39 | 25 | 4.08 | — | -1,924 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 21 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | .095 | .174 | .095 | .269 | 0 |
Career AVG .095 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 63.8% below league average.
Career OBP .174 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 48.8% below league average.
Career SLG .095 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 74.9% below league average.
Career OPS .269 vs. league average .719 across their career seasons — 62.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | BSN | NL | 11 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1948 | BSN | NL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1949 | BSN | NL | 22 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | .059 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 34 | 21 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | .095 | — | — | — | — | 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 (68 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 14 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .286 |
| Away | 20 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 14 | 35.2 | 41 | 22 | 16 | 11 | 5.55 |
| Away | 20 | 54.2 | 52 | 19 | 22 | 14 | 3.13 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949-09-29 | BSN | BRO | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-09-07 | BSN | BRO | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-09-05 | BSN | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1949-08-28 | BSN | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1949-08-19 | BSN | BRO | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-08-14 | BSN | BRO | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-08-11 | BSN | NY1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-08-04 | BSN | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-08-02 | BSN | STL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1949-07-27 | BSN | CIN | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949-09-29 | BSN | BRO | — | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1949-09-07 | BSN | BRO | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-09-05 | BSN | BRO | L | 1.2 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-08-28 | BSN | STL | L | 7.1 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1949-08-19 | BSN | BRO | — | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-08-14 | BSN | BRO | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-08-11 | BSN | NY1 | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-08-04 | BSN | STL | — | 3.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1949-08-02 | BSN | STL | L | 4.2 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-07-27 | BSN | CIN | W | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 34 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon State University | Corvallis | OR | 1940, 1941, 1942 |
Glenn Elliott: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 17, 1947 and the final game on September 29, 1949, Glenn Elliott built the record summarized on this page. All of the seasons listed were played for the Boston Braves. Elliott, a pitcher by primary position, batted from both sides and threw left-handed. Elliott is listed at 5-foot-10 and 170 pounds. The birth record reads November 11, 1919, in Sapulpa, OK, USA. Elliott died on July 27, 1969, in Portland, OR, USA. The given name on file is Herbert Glenn Elliott.
Across 34 games (7 starts), Elliott recorded 4 wins against 5 losses with a 4.08 ERA. The same table counts 25 strikeouts. Elliott's 4.08 ERA was close to the 4.06 league figure for those seasons. In 1949, one of the busiest seasons, Elliott posted a 3.95 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.12.
Elliott appears at one position only: pitcher, in 34 games. The fielding table credits Elliott with 2 putouts, 21 assists and 0 errors on the mound.
Frequently Asked Questions about Glenn Elliott
- What years did Glenn Elliott play?
- Glenn Elliott played in Major League Baseball from 1947 to 1949.
- Was Glenn Elliott a pitcher?
- Yes. Glenn Elliott pitched in the major leagues, recording 4 wins and 25 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Glenn Elliott hit?
- Glenn Elliott hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What teams did Glenn Elliott play for?
- Glenn Elliott played for one team, the Boston Braves (1947–1949).
- What were Glenn Elliott's career stats?
- In 34 games, Glenn Elliott went 4-5 with a 4.08 ERA, 25 strikeouts, 90.1 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- What position did Glenn Elliott play?
- Glenn Elliott played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Glenn Elliott and how much did he weigh?
- Glenn Elliott was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 170 pounds.
- What was Glenn Elliott's career ERA?
- Glenn Elliott finished with a 4.08 career ERA, going 4-5 with 25 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Glenn Elliott have?
- Glenn Elliott recorded 25 career strikeouts.
- Is Glenn Elliott in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Glenn Elliott has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.