Joe Gleason
Born: 7/9/1895 in Phelps, NY, USA
Died: 9/8/1990 in Phelps, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1920-09-11 | Final Game: 1922-06-11
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Joseph Paul Gleason
Biography
Joe Gleason was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1920 to 1922. Born in 1895, he made his debut during a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented style. Over the course of his brief career, Gleason recorded a win-loss record of 2-2 and an earned run average (ERA) of 6.1, showcasing the challenges faced by pitchers in an evolving league.
Gleason's pitching style was marked by a modest strikeout capability, amassing a total of 14 strikeouts during his time in the majors. While he did not register any saves, his contributions on the mound reflected the competitive nature of the sport in the early 1920s, a period characterized by significant changes in baseball strategies and player dynamics. Despite a relatively short career, Joe Gleason remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the many players who contributed to the game during its formative years.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 48.7 | 67 | 33 | 5 | 24 | 14 | 6.10 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | WSN | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 13.50 | - |
| 1922 | WSN | AL | 2 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 40.7 | 53 | 21 | 18 | 12 | 4.65 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 0.125 | 0.333 | 0.125 | 0.458 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | WSN | AL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1922 | WSN | AL | 8 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 11 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | WS1 | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922 | WS1 | P | 8 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 11 |