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 sportโs 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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | PHI | NL | 8 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1952 | CLE | AL | 44 | 92 | 15 | 25 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 16 | 0.272 | -15.7 |
| 1953 | CLE | AL | 147 | 411 | 60 | 100 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 30 | 1 | 44 | 65 | 0.243 | -1062.9 |
| 1954 | CLE | AL | 111 | 171 | 19 | 43 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 18 | 3 | 12 | 21 | 0.251 | -256.9 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | PHI | 1B | 1 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952 | CLE | 1B | 32 | 0 | 167 | 16 | 5 | 18 |
| 1953 | CLE | 1B | 135 | 0 | 1036 | 81 | 8 | 133 |
| 1953 | CLE | OF | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1954 | CLE | 1B | 96 | 34 | 424 | 35 | 6 | 38 |
| 1954 | CLE | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 264 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 2 |