Glen Hobbie

Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1957-1964)

Glen Hobbie was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1957 to 1964 for the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals, a span of 8 seasons. Across 284 career appearances, he went 62-81 with a 4.20 ERA and 682 strikeouts. He also batted .131 with 4 home runs.

W (Wins):
Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
ERA (Earned Run Average):
Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
SO (Strikeouts):
For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.

Data updated

W–L 62–81
ERA 4.20
WHIP 1.41
SO 682
Pitcher PIV -5704.7
Position
Pitcher
Bats / Throws
R / R
Height / Weight
6'2" / 195 lb
Born
4/24/1936 in Witt, IL, USA
Died
8/9/2013 in Springfield, IL, USA
MLB Debut
1957-09-20
Last Game
1964-07-25

Full name: Glen Frederick Hobbie

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Career Pitching Statistics

Glen Hobbie — Career Pitching Statistics
W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
62 81 284 170 45 11 6 1263.0 1,283 590 125 495 682 4.20 -5704.7

Career ERA 4.20 vs. league average 3.79 across their career seasons — 10.8% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Pitching Career Arc

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Glen Hobbie Stats, Bio & Career Records
Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1957 CHN NL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 4.1 6 5 5 3 10.38 — 0.0
1958 CHN NL 10 6 55 16 2 1 2 168.1 163 70 93 91 3.74 3.86 (+3%) -1345.8
1959 CHN NL 16 13 46 33 10 3 0 234.0 204 96 106 138 3.69 3.90 (+5%) 1667.1
1960 CHN NL 16 20 46 36 16 4 1 258.2 253 114 101 134 3.97 3.82 (-4%) -1981.9
1961 CHN NL 7 13 36 29 7 2 2 198.2 207 94 54 103 4.26 4.03 (-6%) -586.5
1962 CHN NL 5 14 42 23 5 0 0 162.0 198 94 62 87 5.22 3.96 (-32%) -1280.8
1963 CHN NL 7 10 36 24 4 1 0 165.1 172 72 49 94 3.92 3.46 (-13%) -899.6
1964 CHN NL 0 3 8 4 0 0 0 27.1 39 24 10 14 7.90 3.58 (-121%) -758.4
1964 SLN NL 1 2 13 5 1 0 1 44.1 41 21 15 18 4.26 3.58 (-19%) -518.7
Career · 9 seasons 62 81 284 170 45 11 6 1,263.0 1,283 590 495 682 4.20 — -5,705

Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.

Career Batting Statistics

Glen Hobbie — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
284 398 25 52 6 0 4 16 0 21 172 .131 .176 .176 .352 -3,083

Career AVG .131 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 48.7% below league average.

Career OBP .176 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 45.3% below league average.

Career SLG .176 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 54.7% below league average.

Career OPS .352 vs. league average .709 across their career seasons — 50.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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Glen Hobbie Stats, Bio & Career Records
Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1957 CHN NL 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1958 CHN NL 55 48 3 7 0 0 0 1 0 1 26 .146 — — — — -445.6
1959 CHN NL 46 79 3 9 1 0 0 2 0 2 30 .114 .256 (-56%) .323 (-58%) .392 (-68%) .715 (-63%) -789.1
1960 CHN NL 46 86 6 13 1 0 1 6 0 6 31 .151 .255 (-41%) .323 (-34%) .387 (-49%) .711 (-42%) -559.9
1961 CHN NL 36 66 5 11 3 0 2 6 0 5 30 .167 .258 (-35%) .328 (-31%) .399 (-24%) .727 (-27%) -301.4
1962 CHN NL 42 49 4 6 0 0 0 0 0 3 24 .122 — — — — -453.3
1963 CHN NL 36 50 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 27 .080 .246 (-68%) .308 (-63%) .371 (-78%) .680 (-71%) -533.3
1964 CHN NL 8 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 .000 — — — — 0.0
1964 SLN NL 13 13 1 2 1 0 1 1 0 0 2 .154 — — — — 0.0
Career · 9 seasons 284 398 25 52 6 0 4 16 0 21 172 .131 — — — — -3,083

Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.

Game Log & Splits

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Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).

Batting — Home / Away

Glen Hobbie — Batting — Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home152182152439.132
Away132216102817.130

Pitching — Home / Away

Glen Hobbie — Pitching — Home / Away
SplitGIPHERBBSOERA
Home152669.26602912423793.91
Away132591.16232982533054.54

Last 10 Games — Batting

Glen Hobbie — Last 10 Games — Batting
DateTmOppResABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSO
1964-07-25 STLPHIW 000000000
1964-07-23 STLPITL 000000000
1964-07-21 STLPITL 000000000
1964-07-18 STLNYNW 200000000
1964-07-14 STLLADW 100000000
1964-07-03 STLCINL 000000000
1964-06-29 STLATLL 000000000
1964-06-25 STLHOUW 000000000
1964-06-24 STLHOUL 000000000
1964-06-20 STLSFGL 100000000

Last 10 Games — Pitching

Glen Hobbie — Last 10 Games — Pitching
DateTmOppDecIPHRERBBSOHR
1964-07-25 STLPHI — 0.0022200
1964-07-23 STLPIT — 1.1311300
1964-07-21 STLPIT — 1.0000000
1964-07-18 STLNYN — 6.0866121
1964-07-14 STLLAD — 4.1521020
1964-07-03 STLCIN — 1.0000010
1964-06-29 STLATL — 2.2421320
1964-06-25 STLHOU SV 1.0100010
1964-06-24 STLHOU — 1.0000100
1964-06-20 STLSFG L 3.2744222

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Glen Hobbie — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
P 284 170 86 282 22 14

Season-by-Season Fielding

Glen Hobbie — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1957 CHN P 2 0 1 0 0 0
1958 CHN P 55 16 12 44 5 5
1959 CHN P 46 33 18 40 4 2
1960 CHN P 46 36 19 67 5 4
1961 CHN P 36 29 16 53 4 1
1962 CHN P 42 23 8 31 0 1
1963 CHN P 36 24 6 29 4 1
1964 CHN P 8 4 1 6 0 0
1964 SLN P 13 5 5 12 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

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Glen Hobbie Stats, Bio & Career Records
Position Games
Pitcher 284

Most Similar Players

Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.

Career Spans

Glen Hobbie (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.

  1. 98
    Max Surkont
    61-76, 4.38 ERA
  2. 96
    Mike Bielecki
    70-73, 4.18 ERA
  3. 93
    Ruben Gomez
    76-86, 4.09 ERA
  4. 91
    Jim Beattie
    52-87, 4.17 ERA
  5. 85
    Matt Keough
    58-84, 4.17 ERA
  6. 84
    Rick Waits
    79-92, 4.25 ERA

Glen Hobbie: the record in brief

September 20, 1957 and July 25, 1964 bracket Glen Hobbie's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. By club, Hobbie's seasons break down as the Chicago Cubs (1957 through 1964) and the St. Louis Cardinals (1964). Hobbie, born on April 24, 1936, in Witt, IL, USA, is listed as a pitcher and threw and hit right-handed. Hobbie's listed size is 6 feet, 2 inches and 195 pounds. Hobbie died on August 9, 2013, in Springfield, IL, USA. Hobbie's full given name, per the bio, is Glen Frederick Hobbie.

The pitching table credits Hobbie with a 62-81 record and a 4.20 ERA in 284 games. The same table counts 682 strikeouts, 45 complete games, and 11 shutouts. The league ERA over Hobbie's seasons was 3.79, so the 4.20 figure ran 10.8% worse than average. 1959 brought Hobbie a season-high 16 wins. 1959 was Hobbie's sharpest full season, a 3.69 ERA against the league's 3.90.

Frequently Asked Questions about Glen Hobbie

What years did Glen Hobbie play?
Glen Hobbie played in Major League Baseball from 1957 to 1964.
Was Glen Hobbie a pitcher?
Yes. Glen Hobbie pitched in the major leagues, recording 62 wins and 682 strikeouts.
How many home runs did Glen Hobbie hit?
Glen Hobbie hit 4 career home runs with 52 hits.
What teams did Glen Hobbie play for?
Glen Hobbie played for 2 teams: the Chicago Cubs (1957–1964) and the St. Louis Cardinals (1964).
What were Glen Hobbie's career stats?
In 284 games, Glen Hobbie went 62-81 with a 4.20 ERA, 682 strikeouts, 1,263.0 innings pitched, and 6 saves. At the plate he had 52 hits and 4 home runs.
What position did Glen Hobbie play?
Glen Hobbie played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
How tall was Glen Hobbie and how much did he weigh?
Glen Hobbie was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 195 pounds.
What was Glen Hobbie's career ERA?
Glen Hobbie finished with a 4.20 career ERA, going 62-81 with 682 strikeouts.
How many strikeouts did Glen Hobbie have?
Glen Hobbie recorded 682 career strikeouts.
Is Glen Hobbie in the Hall of Fame?
No. Glen Hobbie has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.