Buck Gladmon
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1883-1886)
Buck Gladmon was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1883 to 1886 for the Philadelphia Phillies, the Washington Nationals, and the Washington Nationals, a span of 4 seasons. In 101 career games, he hit .147 with 56 hits, 2 home runs, and 15 RBI.
- 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
- Third Baseman
- Born
- 1863 in Washington, DC, USA
- Died
- 1/13/1890 in Washington, DC, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1883-07-07
- Last Game
- 1886-07-17
Full name: James Henry Gladmon
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | 380 | 35 | 56 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 15 | 5 | 15 | 32 | .147 | .186 | .221 | .407 | -1,763 |
Career AVG .147 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 40.5% below league average.
Career OBP .186 vs. league average .288 across their career seasons — 35.4% below league average.
Career SLG .221 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 33.6% below league average.
Career OPS .407 vs. league average .621 across their career seasons — 34.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | PHI | NL | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1884 | WS7 | AA | 56 | 224 | 17 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .156 | .243 (-36%) | .278 (-36%) | .327 (-33%) | .606 (-34%) | -1050.9 |
| 1886 | WS8 | NL | 44 | 152 | 17 | 21 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 12 | 30 | .138 | .246 (-44%) | .302 (-33%) | .331 (-31%) | .634 (-32%) | -711.8 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 101 | 380 | 35 | 56 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 15 | 5 | 15 | 32 | .147 | — | — | — | — | -1,763 | ||
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 Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 98 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Right Field | 2 |
Buck Gladmon: the record in brief
The profile opens with Buck Gladmon's first major league game on July 7, 1883; the last one listed came on July 17, 1886. The team column moves through the Philadelphia Quakers (1883) and the Washington Nationals (1884 through 1886). The bio lists Gladmon's primary position as third baseman. The birth record reads in 1863, in Washington, DC, USA. The bio records the death on January 13, 1890, in Washington, DC, USA. The given name on file is James Henry Gladmon.
Gladmon's career batting table shows 101 games, 380 at bats and 56 hits, a .147 average, plus 2 homers and 15 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .186 and .221 give Gladmon a career OPS of .407. Gladmon's .147 average ran 40.5% below the .248 that the league posted over the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .407 to a league .621, 34.5% below average. The hits column peaks at 35, in 1884. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .156 in 1884, did not top the league's .243.
Frequently Asked Questions about Buck Gladmon
- What years did Buck Gladmon play?
- Buck Gladmon played in Major League Baseball from 1883 to 1886.
- Was Buck Gladmon a pitcher?
- No. Buck Gladmon was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Buck Gladmon hit?
- Buck Gladmon hit 2 career home runs with 56 hits.
- What teams did Buck Gladmon play for?
- Buck Gladmon played for 3 teams: the Philadelphia Quakers (1883), the Washington Nationals (1884), and the Washington Nationals (1886).
- What were Buck Gladmon's career stats?
- In 101 games, Buck Gladmon had 56 hits, 2 home runs, 15 RBI, 35 runs, and 5 stolen bases, with a .147 batting average.
- What position did Buck Gladmon play?
- Buck Gladmon played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How many home runs did Buck Gladmon hit each season?
- Buck Gladmon's home runs by season: 0 in 1883, 1 in 1884, and 1 in 1886. His most in one season was 1, in 1884 and 1886.
- What was Buck Gladmon's career batting average?
- Buck Gladmon batted .147 over his career, with 56 hits in 380 at bats.
- How many RBI did Buck Gladmon have?
- Buck Gladmon drove in 15 runs in his career.
- Is Buck Gladmon in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Buck Gladmon has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.