Gary Glover
Born: 12/3/1976 in Cleveland, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1999-09-30 | Final Game: 2008-09-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: John Gary Glover
Biography
Gary Glover, born in 1976, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1999 to 2008. He made his mark in Major League Baseball during an era characterized by offensive power, with hitters regularly showcasing their skills amid the changing dynamics of the game. Glover played for several teams, contributing as a reliable arm from the mound with a career record of 29-26 and an earned run average of 5.03. Over the course of his career, he struck out 324 batters and recorded 3 saves, demonstrating his versatility in both starting and relieving roles.
Glover's playing style was defined by his ability to generate strikeouts and navigate through challenging lineups, which was particularly valuable during a time when offensive production was at an all-time high. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions to his teams and the game of baseball reflect the hard work and dedication often found in professional athletes. Glover retired on September 29, 2008, leaving behind a legacy as a dependable pitcher who played a crucial role in the success of the teams he represented.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 26 | 263 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 516.7 | 554 | 289 | 74 | 184 | 324 | 5.03 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | TOR | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | CHW | AL | 5 | 5 | 46 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.3 | 98 | 55 | 32 | 63 | 4.93 | - |
| 2002 | CHW | AL | 7 | 8 | 41 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 138.3 | 136 | 80 | 52 | 70 | 5.20 | - |
| 2003 | LAA | AL | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.0 | 34 | 15 | 8 | 14 | 5.00 | - |
| 2003 | CHW | AL | 1 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35.7 | 43 | 18 | 14 | 23 | 4.54 | - |
| 2004 | MIL | NL | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | 18 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 3.50 | -364.4 |
| 2005 | MIL | NL | 5 | 4 | 15 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 64.7 | 74 | 40 | 20 | 58 | 5.57 | 55.4 |
| 2007 | TBR | AL | 6 | 5 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 77.3 | 87 | 42 | 27 | 51 | 4.89 | - |
| 2008 | DET | AL | 1 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.3 | 22 | 10 | 4 | 15 | 4.43 | -320.5 |
| 2008 | TBR | AL | 1 | 2 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34.0 | 42 | 22 | 18 | 22 | 5.82 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 263 | 28 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0.071 | 0.161 | 0.071 | 0.233 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | TOR | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | CHW | AL | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | CHW | AL | 41 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | LAA | AL | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | CHW | AL | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | MIL | NL | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | MIL | NL | 15 | 20 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | TBR | AL | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | DET | AL | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | TBR | AL | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 263 | 47 | 40 | 59 | 5 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | TOR | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | CHA | P | 46 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | CHA | P | 41 | 22 | 10 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | ANA | P | 18 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | CHA | P | 24 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 | MIL | P | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | MIL | P | 15 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | TBA | P | 67 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | DET | P | 18 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | TBA | P | 29 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 263 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | TBA | AL | $1,075,000 |
| 2007 | TBA | AL | $600,000 |
| 2005 | MIL | NL | $390,000 |
| 2003 | CHA | AL | $330,000 |
| 2002 | CHA | AL | $240,000 |
| 2001 | CHA | AL | $200,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $2,835,000 | ||