Glenn Hubbard
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1978-1989)
Glenn Hubbard was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1978 to 1989 for the Atlanta Braves and the Athletics, a span of 12 seasons. In 1,354 career games, he hit .244 with 1,084 hits, 70 home runs, and 448 RBI. Glenn Hubbard was an All-Star.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 150 lb
- Born
- 9/25/1957 in Hahn, Rhineland-Palatinate, West Germany
- MLB Debut
- 1978-07-14
- Last Game
- 1989-07-29
- Awards
- All-Star
Full name: Glenn Dee Hubbard
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,354 | 4,441 | 545 | 1,084 | 214 | 22 | 70 | 448 | 35 | 539 | 640 | .244 | .328 | .349 | .677 | -2,623 |
Career AVG .244 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons β 5.9% below league average.
Career OBP .328 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons β near league average.
Career SLG .349 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons β 9.9% below league average.
Career OPS .677 vs. league average .712 across their career seasons β near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | ATL | NL | 44 | 163 | 15 | 42 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 2 | 10 | 20 | .258 | .257 (avg) | .323 (-5%) | .378 (-16%) | .702 (-11%) | -243.6 |
| 1979 | ATL | NL | 97 | 325 | 34 | 75 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 29 | 0 | 27 | 43 | .231 | .265 (-13%) | .329 (-12%) | .397 (-26%) | .727 (-19%) | -986.9 |
| 1980 | ATL | NL | 117 | 431 | 55 | 107 | 21 | 3 | 9 | 43 | 7 | 49 | 69 | .248 | .264 (-6%) | .326 (-1%) | .387 (-4%) | .714 (-3%) | -171.6 |
| 1981 | ATL | NL | 99 | 361 | 39 | 85 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 33 | 4 | 33 | 59 | .235 | .255 (-8%) | .320 (-6%) | .368 (-5%) | .688 (-5%) | -306.5 |
| 1982 | ATL | NL | 145 | 532 | 75 | 132 | 25 | 1 | 9 | 59 | 4 | 59 | 62 | .248 | .261 (-5%) | .324 (avg) | .388 (-10%) | .712 (-5%) | -365.7 |
| 1983 | ATL | NL | 148 | 517 | 65 | 136 | 24 | 6 | 12 | 70 | 3 | 55 | 71 | .263 | .260 (+1%) | .324 (+3%) | .389 (+3%) | .714 (+3%) | 326.3 |
| 1984 | ATL | NL | 120 | 397 | 53 | 93 | 27 | 2 | 9 | 43 | 4 | 55 | 61 | .234 | .259 (-10%) | .322 (+3%) | .384 (-1%) | .707 (+1%) | 127.3 |
| 1985 | ATL | NL | 142 | 439 | 51 | 102 | 21 | 0 | 5 | 39 | 4 | 56 | 54 | .232 | .257 (-10%) | .323 (-1%) | .390 (-20%) | .714 (-11%) | -663.9 |
| 1986 | ATL | NL | 143 | 408 | 42 | 94 | 16 | 1 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 66 | 74 | .230 | .257 (-11%) | .325 (+4%) | .395 (-23%) | .720 (-11%) | -498.3 |
| 1987 | ATL | NL | 141 | 443 | 69 | 117 | 33 | 2 | 5 | 38 | 1 | 77 | 57 | .264 | .262 (avg) | .331 (+14%) | .415 (-8%) | .746 (+2%) | 457.0 |
| 1988 | OAK | AL | 105 | 294 | 35 | 75 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 33 | 1 | 33 | 50 | .255 | .254 (avg) | .317 (+5%) | .377 (-10%) | .695 (-3%) | -62.1 |
| 1989 | OAK | AL | 53 | 131 | 12 | 26 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 19 | 20 | .198 | .254 (-22%) | .319 (-7%) | .375 (-17%) | .694 (-12%) | -235.3 |
| Career · 12 seasons | 1,354 | 4,441 | 545 | 1,084 | 214 | 22 | 70 | 448 | 35 | 539 | 640 | .244 | — | — | — | — | -2,623 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (1354 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 684 | 2209 | 287 | 547 | 42 | 235 | .248 |
| Away | 670 | 2232 | 258 | 537 | 28 | 213 | .241 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-07-29 | OAK | SEA | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-07-25 | OAK | LAA | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-07-23 | OAK | BAL | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-07-21 | OAK | BAL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-07-17 | OAK | DET | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-07-16 | OAK | TOR | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-07-14 | OAK | TOR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-07-13 | OAK | TOR | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 1989-07-09 | OAK | TEX | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-07-08 | OAK | TEX | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 1332 | 1272 | 2795 | 4444 | 127 | 975 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | ATL | 2B | 44 | 44 | 102 | 130 | 5 | 30 |
| 1979 | ATL | 2B | 91 | 87 | 193 | 268 | 15 | 57 |
| 1980 | ATL | 2B | 117 | 113 | 268 | 405 | 15 | 91 |
| 1981 | ATL | 2B | 98 | 97 | 188 | 344 | 5 | 50 |
| 1982 | ATL | 2B | 144 | 142 | 312 | 505 | 14 | 111 |
| 1983 | ATL | 2B | 148 | 144 | 313 | 484 | 12 | 103 |
| 1984 | ATL | 2B | 117 | 115 | 237 | 405 | 8 | 78 |
| 1985 | ATL | 2B | 140 | 130 | 339 | 539 | 10 | 127 |
| 1986 | ATL | 2B | 142 | 139 | 282 | 487 | 19 | 120 |
| 1987 | ATL | 2B | 139 | 136 | 284 | 478 | 11 | 114 |
| 1988 | OAK | 2B | 104 | 86 | 195 | 267 | 6 | 60 |
| 1989 | OAK | 2B | 48 | 39 | 82 | 132 | 7 | 34 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 1332 |
| Designated Hitter | 4 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | TSN All-Star | 2B |
Salary History
Glenn Hubbard's recorded salaries total $1,940,000 over 4 seasons, 1985 to 1988. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Hubbard's career ran from 1978 to 1989. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1989.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | OAK | AL | $425,000 |
| 1987 | ATL | NL | $555,000 |
| 1986 | ATL | NL | $505,000 |
| 1985 | ATL | NL | $455,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $1,940,000 | ||
Most Similar Players
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Glenn Hubbard (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Glenn Hubbard: the record in brief
Between the debut on July 14, 1978 and the final game on July 29, 1989, Glenn Hubbard built the record summarized on this page. By club, Hubbard's seasons break down as the Atlanta Braves (1978 through 1987) and the Oakland Athletics (1988 to 1989). Born on September 25, 1957, in Hahn, Rhineland-Palatinate, West Germany, Hubbard is listed as a second baseman and both batted and threw right-handed. The bio gives 5'9" and 150 pounds. Glenn Hubbard was the playing name; the full given name is Glenn Dee.
In 1,354 games and 4,441 at bats, Hubbard batted .244 with 1,084 hits, plus 70 home runs, 448 RBI, and 35 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .328 and .349 give Hubbard a career OPS of .677. The league as a whole hit .259 across Hubbard's seasons, which puts the .244 career mark 5.9% below average. The home run peak was 12 in 1983 with the Atlanta Braves. 1983 produced Hubbard's most hits, 136 of them for the Atlanta Braves. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .264 in 1987, did not top the league's .262.
Frequently Asked Questions about Glenn Hubbard
- What years did Glenn Hubbard play?
- Glenn Hubbard played in Major League Baseball from 1978 to 1989.
- Was Glenn Hubbard a pitcher?
- No. Glenn Hubbard was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Glenn Hubbard hit?
- Glenn Hubbard hit 70 career home runs with 1,084 hits.
- What teams did Glenn Hubbard play for?
- Glenn Hubbard played for 2 teams: the Atlanta Braves (1978β1987) and the Oakland Athletics (1988β1989).
- Did Glenn Hubbard win an MVP award?
- No. Glenn Hubbard did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Glenn Hubbard win?
- Glenn Hubbard was selected to 1 All-Star Game.
- What were Glenn Hubbard's career stats?
- In 1,354 games, Glenn Hubbard had 1,084 hits, 70 home runs, 448 RBI, 545 runs, and 35 stolen bases, with a .244 batting average.
- How much did Glenn Hubbard earn in his career?
- Glenn Hubbard's recorded salaries total $1,940,000 over 4 seasons, 1985 to 1988. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Hubbard's career ran from 1978 to 1989. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1989.
- What was Glenn Hubbard's salary?
- Glenn Hubbard's last recorded salary was $425,000, in 1988. His highest recorded salary was $555,000, in 1987, and his lowest was $425,000, in 1988. The Salary History table lists each season from 1985 to 1988.
- What position did Glenn Hubbard play?
- Glenn Hubbard played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Glenn Hubbard and how much did he weigh?
- Glenn Hubbard was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 150 pounds.
- How many home runs did Glenn Hubbard hit each season?
- Glenn Hubbard's home runs by season: 2 in 1978, 3 in 1979, 9 in 1980, 6 in 1981, 9 in 1982, 12 in 1983, 9 in 1984, 5 in 1985, 4 in 1986, 5 in 1987, 3 in 1988, and 3 in 1989. His most in one season was 12, in 1983.
- What was Glenn Hubbard's career batting average?
- Glenn Hubbard batted .244 over his career, with 1,084 hits in 4,441 at bats.
- How many RBI did Glenn Hubbard have?
- Glenn Hubbard drove in 448 runs in his career.