Bill Glynn, baseball player, 1949-1954

Bill Glynn

Born: 7/30/1925 in Sussex, NJ, USA

Died: 1/15/2013 in San Diego, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1949-09-16 | Final Game: 1954-09-26

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: William Vincent Glynn

Biography

Bill Glynn was a professional baseball player born in 1925, whose career spanned from 1949 to 1954. Primarily serving as a position player, Glynn played a total of 310 games in Major League Baseball. Over the course of his career, he recorded 170 hits, 10 home runs, and 56 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .249. His speed on the bases was evident as he accumulated 5 stolen bases, showcasing his capability to impact the game both offensively and defensively. Glynn's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, post-World War II, when the sport was beginning to embrace a new era of talent. Though not a superstar, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the competitive spirit and resilience that characterized many players of his time. Glynn's journey through the majors highlighted the depth of talent that existed beyond the marquee names, reinforcing the importance of every player in the fabric of the game. His legacy remains a testament to the many individuals who shaped baseball during this dynamic period in the sportโ€™s history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
310 684 94 170 22 4 10 56 5 61 105 0.249 0.314 0.336 0.650 -1335.5

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0.500

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1954 WS CLE 2 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0.500

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 264 34 1637 133 19 189
OF 3 0 6 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 264
Left Field 1
Right Field 2