Billy Gleason
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1916-1921)
Billy Gleason was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1916 to 1921 for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the St. Louis Browns, a span of 6 seasons. In 40 career games, he hit .220 with 26 hits and 8 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'6" / 157 lb
- Died
- 1/9/1957 in Holyoke, MA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1916-09-25
- Last Game
- 1921-06-08
Full name: William Patrick Gleason
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 118 | 9 | 26 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 11 | 11 | .220 | .298 | .246 | .543 | -181 |
Career AVG .220 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 16.2% below league average.
Career OBP .298 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 8.4% below league average.
Career SLG .246 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 30.1% below league average.
Career OPS .543 vs. league average .676 across their career seasons — 19.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | PIT | NL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1917 | PIT | NL | 13 | 42 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1921 | SLA | AL | 26 | 74 | 6 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 6 | .257 | .286 (-10%) | .344 (-4%) | .395 (-28%) | .739 (-17%) | -181.2 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 40 | 118 | 9 | 26 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 11 | 11 | .220 | — | — | — | — | -181 | ||
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 (41 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 20 | 56 | 5 | 12 | 0 | 3 | .214 |
| Away | 21 | 62 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 4 | .226 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921-06-08 | SLA | BOS | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1921-05-31 | SLA | CHW | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-05-27 | SLA | CLE | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-05-26 | SLA | CLE | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1921-05-25 | SLA | NYY | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-05-21 | SLA | MIN | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-05-19 | SLA | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-05-12 | SLA | PHA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-05-07 | SLA | DET | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-05-06 | SLA | DET | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 39 |
Billy Gleason: the record in brief
The profile opens with Billy Gleason's first major league game on September 25, 1916; the last one listed came on June 8, 1921. The season rows list, in order, the Pittsburgh Pirates (1916 through 1917) and the St. Louis Browns (1921). The bio lists Gleason as a second baseman who batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 5'6" and 157 pounds. Gleason was born on September 6, 1894, in Chicago, IL, USA. Gleason's death is recorded on January 9, 1957, in Holyoke, MA, USA. Gleason's full given name, per the bio, is William Patrick Gleason.
Across 40 games at the plate, Gleason's career line reads 26 hits in 118 at bats for a .220 average; the totals also include 8 RBI. Gleason got on base at a .298 rate and slugged .246 (.543 OPS). Over the seasons Gleason played, league hitters batted .263; the .220 career figure is 16.2% below that. The OPS comparison is .543 to a league .676, 19.7% below average. No season topped the 19 hits of 1921. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .257 in 1921, did not top the league's .286.
Frequently Asked Questions about Billy Gleason
- What years did Billy Gleason play?
- Billy Gleason played in Major League Baseball from 1916 to 1921.
- Was Billy Gleason a pitcher?
- No. Billy Gleason was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Billy Gleason hit?
- Billy Gleason hit 0 career home runs with 26 hits.
- What teams did Billy Gleason play for?
- Billy Gleason played for 2 teams: the Pittsburgh Pirates (1916–1917) and the St. Louis Browns (1921).
- What were Billy Gleason's career stats?
- In 40 games, Billy Gleason had 26 hits, 8 RBI, 9 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .220 batting average.
- What position did Billy Gleason play?
- Billy Gleason played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Billy Gleason and how much did he weigh?
- Billy Gleason was listed at 5 feet 6 inches and 157 pounds.
- What was Billy Gleason's career batting average?
- Billy Gleason batted .220 over his career, with 26 hits in 118 at bats.
- How many RBI did Billy Gleason have?
- Billy Gleason drove in 8 runs in his career.
- Is Billy Gleason in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Billy Gleason has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.