Tommy Glaviano
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1949-1953)
Tommy Glaviano was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1949 to 1953 for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 5 seasons. In 389 career games, he hit .257 with 259 hits, 24 home runs, and 108 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 2,413.
- 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
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 175 lb
- Died
- 1/19/2004 in Sacramento, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1949-04-19
- Last Game
- 1953-09-26
Full name: Thomas Giatano Glaviano
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 389 | 1,008 | 191 | 259 | 55 | 6 | 24 | 108 | 11 | 208 | 173 | .257 | .395 | .395 | .789 | 2,413 |
Career AVG .257 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .395 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — +16.8% above league average.
Career SLG .395 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .789 vs. league average .725 across their career seasons — +8.8% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | SLN | NL | 87 | 258 | 32 | 69 | 16 | 1 | 6 | 36 | 0 | 41 | 35 | .267 | .262 (+2%) | .343 (+11%) | .384 (+6%) | .727 (+8%) | 505.5 |
| 1950 | SLN | NL | 115 | 410 | 92 | 117 | 29 | 2 | 11 | 44 | 6 | 90 | 74 | .285 | .265 (+7%) | .346 (+22%) | .401 (+11%) | .747 (+16%) | 1684.0 |
| 1951 | SLN | NL | 54 | 104 | 20 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 26 | 18 | .183 | .260 (-30%) | .336 (+6%) | .385 (-35%) | .721 (-16%) | -169.4 |
| 1952 | SLN | NL | 80 | 162 | 30 | 39 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 19 | 0 | 27 | 26 | .241 | .252 (-5%) | .326 (+12%) | .369 (-8%) | .696 (+1%) | 159.1 |
| 1953 | PHI | NL | 53 | 74 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 24 | 20 | .203 | .264 (-23%) | .335 (+22%) | .397 (-1%) | .733 (+9%) | 233.9 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 389 | 1,008 | 191 | 259 | 55 | 6 | 24 | 108 | 11 | 208 | 173 | .257 | — | — | — | — | 2,413 | ||
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 (389 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 193 | 498 | 84 | 129 | 9 | 54 | .259 |
| Away | 196 | 512 | 107 | 130 | 15 | 53 | .254 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953-09-26 | PHI | BRO | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1953-09-20 | PHI | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953-09-14 | PHI | STL | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1953-09-13 | PHI | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953-09-12 | PHI | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953-09-11 | PHI | CIN | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953-09-07 | PHI | BRO | L | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1953-09-07 | PHI | BRO | L | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 1953-09-06 | PHI | PIT | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 1953-09-02 | PHI | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 34 | 0 | 65 | 66 | 4 | 16 |
| 3B | 245 | 0 | 230 | 550 | 58 | 38 |
| OF | 17 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | SLN | 2B | 7 | 0 | 14 | 9 | 1 | 3 |
| 1949 | SLN | 3B | 73 | 0 | 67 | 181 | 19 | 15 |
| 1950 | SLN | 2B | 5 | 0 | 15 | 13 | 0 | 4 |
| 1950 | SLN | 3B | 106 | 0 | 103 | 255 | 25 | 16 |
| 1950 | SLN | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1951 | SLN | 2B | 9 | 0 | 18 | 25 | 1 | 6 |
| 1951 | SLN | OF | 17 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1952 | SLN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952 | SLN | 3B | 52 | 0 | 46 | 95 | 10 | 5 |
| 1953 | PHI | 2B | 12 | 0 | 17 | 19 | 2 | 3 |
| 1953 | PHI | 3B | 14 | 0 | 14 | 19 | 4 | 2 |
| 1953 | PHI | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 35 |
| Third Base | 243 |
| Shortstop | 2 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Center Field | 13 |
| Right Field | 2 |
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Tommy Glaviano: the record in brief
Tommy Glaviano's major league career runs from a debut on April 19, 1949 to a final game on September 26, 1953. Club by club, the record runs the St. Louis Cardinals (1949 to 1952) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1953). At 5 feet, 9 inches and 175 pounds, Glaviano is listed as a third baseman. The bio says Glaviano batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is October 26, 1923, in Sacramento, CA, USA. Glaviano's death is recorded on January 19, 2004, in Sacramento, CA, USA. On the record, Tommy Glaviano was born Thomas Giatano Glaviano.
Across 389 games at the plate, Glaviano's career line reads 259 hits in 1,008 at bats for a .257 average, along with 24 homers and 108 RBI. Glaviano got on base at a .395 rate and slugged .395 (.789 OPS). The .257 career average is close to the .261 the league hit across the same seasons. In OPS terms, Glaviano's .789 stands 8.8% above the league's .725.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tommy Glaviano
- What years did Tommy Glaviano play?
- Tommy Glaviano played in Major League Baseball from 1949 to 1953.
- Was Tommy Glaviano a pitcher?
- No. Tommy Glaviano was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Tommy Glaviano hit?
- Tommy Glaviano hit 24 career home runs with 259 hits.
- What teams did Tommy Glaviano play for?
- Tommy Glaviano played for 2 teams: the St. Louis Cardinals (1949–1952) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1953).
- What were Tommy Glaviano's career stats?
- In 389 games, Tommy Glaviano had 259 hits, 24 home runs, 108 RBI, 191 runs, and 11 stolen bases, with a .257 batting average.
- What position did Tommy Glaviano play?
- Tommy Glaviano played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Tommy Glaviano and how much did he weigh?
- Tommy Glaviano was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 175 pounds.
- How many home runs did Tommy Glaviano hit each season?
- Tommy Glaviano's home runs by season: 6 in 1949, 11 in 1950, 1 in 1951, 3 in 1952, and 3 in 1953. His most in one season was 11, in 1950.
- What was Tommy Glaviano's career batting average?
- Tommy Glaviano batted .257 over his career, with 259 hits in 1,008 at bats.
- How many RBI did Tommy Glaviano have?
- Tommy Glaviano drove in 108 runs in his career.
- Is Tommy Glaviano in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tommy Glaviano has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.