Glen Gorbous
Born: 7/8/1930 in Drumheller, AB, CAN
Died: 6/12/1990 in Calgary, AB, CAN
MLB Debut: 1955-04-11 | Final Game: 1957-05-05
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Glen Edward Gorbous
Biography
Glen Gorbous was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1955 to 1957. Born in 1930, Gorbous emerged during an era characterized by the transition from the traditional playing styles of the 1950s to the more power-driven approaches that would dominate the following decades. Gorbous played primarily as a position player, appearing in a total of 117 games throughout his career. He recorded 66 hits, including four home runs, and tallied 29 RBIs, concluding his time in Major League Baseball with a batting average of .238.
Although Gorbous's career was relatively brief, he left a mark as a versatile athlete known for his strong defensive capabilities and adaptability on the field. His tenure in the league coincided with a period of growth in baseball, as teams began to integrate more players and expand the game’s popularity across the United States. Gorbous's contributions, while modest in statistical terms, reflected the competitive spirit and evolving strategies of the game during the mid-20th century. After retiring from baseball on May 5, 1957, he remained a part of baseball history, remembered by enthusiasts for his time in the major leagues.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 117 | 277 | 29 | 66 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 29 | 0 | 25 | 19 | 0.238 | 0.300 | 0.336 | 0.636 | -508.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | CIN | NL | 8 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1955 | PHI | NL | 91 | 224 | 25 | 53 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 23 | 0 | 21 | 17 | 0.237 | 0.0 |
| 1956 | PHI | NL | 15 | 33 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
| 1957 | PHI | NL | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 70 | 57 | 133 | 10 | 4 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | CIN | OF | 5 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1955 | PHI | OF | 57 | 47 | 113 | 10 | 2 | 2 |
| 1956 | PHI | OF | 8 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 5 |
| Center Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 62 |