Stoney McGlynn
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1906-1908)
Stoney McGlynn was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1906 to 1908 for the St. Louis Cardinals, a span of 3 seasons. Across 67 career appearances, he went 17-33 with a 2.95 ERA and 157 strikeouts.
- 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
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 185 lb
- Died
- 8/26/1941 in Manitowoc, WI, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1906-09-20
- Last Game
- 1908-09-02
Full name: Ulysses Simpson Grant McGlynn
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | SLN | NL | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 48.0 | 43 | 13 | 15 | 25 | 2.44 | 2.68 (+9%) | 414.5 |
| 1907 | SLN | NL | 14 | 25 | 45 | 39 | 33 | 3 | 1 | 352.1 | 329 | 114 | 112 | 109 | 2.91 | 2.50 (-17%) | -2380.7 |
| 1908 | SLN | NL | 1 | 6 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 75.2 | 76 | 29 | 17 | 23 | 3.45 | 2.40 (-44%) | 238.7 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 17 | 33 | 67 | 51 | 43 | 3 | 2 | 476.0 | 448 | 156 | 144 | 157 | 2.95 | — | -1,728 | ||
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
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | 168 | 8 | 28 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 28 | .167 | .218 | .196 | .414 | -399 |
Career AVG .167 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 31.8% below league average.
Career OBP .218 vs. league average .303 across their career seasons — 28.2% below league average.
Career SLG .196 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — 36.7% below league average.
Career OPS .414 vs. league average .614 across their career seasons — 32.5% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | SLN | NL | 6 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .059 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1907 | SLN | NL | 46 | 125 | 8 | 25 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 23 | .200 | .245 (-18%) | .304 (-22%) | .308 (-22%) | .613 (-22%) | -399.3 |
| 1908 | SLN | NL | 16 | 26 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | .077 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 68 | 168 | 8 | 28 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 28 | .167 | — | — | — | — | -399 | ||
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
View full game log (135 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 29 | 62 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 2 | .129 |
| Away | 39 | 105 | 5 | 20 | 0 | 4 | .190 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 28 | 200.1 | 179 | 0 | 64 | 68 | 0.00 |
| Away | 39 | 271.2 | 270 | 0 | 85 | 92 | 0.00 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908-09-02 | STL | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1908-08-14 | STL | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1908-08-08 | STL | BSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1908-07-30 | STL | NY1 | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1908-07-27 | STL | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1908-07-18 | STL | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1908-06-13 | STL | BRO | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1908-06-09 | STL | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1908-05-30 | STL | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1908-05-24 | STL | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908-09-02 | STL | CHC | — | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1908-08-14 | STL | CIN | L | 2.2 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1908-08-08 | STL | BSN | L | 3.2 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1908-07-30 | STL | NY1 | — | 4.0 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1908-07-27 | STL | PHI | L | 8.0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1908-07-18 | STL | PHI | L | 9.0 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 1908-06-13 | STL | BRO | SV | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1908-06-09 | STL | PHI | — | 3.2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1908-05-30 | STL | CHC | — | 1.2 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1908-05-24 | STL | PHI | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 67 |
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Stoney McGlynn (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Stoney McGlynn: the record in brief
Stoney McGlynn's major league career runs from a debut on September 20, 1906 to a final game on September 2, 1908. The team column never changes: it is the St. Louis Cardinals from 1906 to 1908. McGlynn played primarily as a pitcher and batted and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on May 26, 1872, in Lancaster, PA, USA and a listed size of 5 feet, 11 inches and 185 pounds. McGlynn's death is recorded on August 26, 1941, in Manitowoc, WI, USA. Stoney McGlynn was the playing name; the full given name is Ulysses Simpson Grant.
McGlynn went 17-33 with a 2.95 ERA in 67 games, 51 of them starts. Also on McGlynn's record: 157 strikeouts and 43 complete games. The league ERA over McGlynn's seasons was 2.52, so the 2.95 figure ran 16.9% worse than average. The best win total was 14, in 1907. In 1907, one of the busiest seasons, McGlynn posted a 2.91 ERA; the league figure that year was 2.50.
Frequently Asked Questions about Stoney McGlynn
- What years did Stoney McGlynn play?
- Stoney McGlynn played in Major League Baseball from 1906 to 1908.
- Was Stoney McGlynn a pitcher?
- Yes. Stoney McGlynn pitched in the major leagues, recording 17 wins and 157 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Stoney McGlynn hit?
- Stoney McGlynn hit 0 career home runs with 28 hits.
- What teams did Stoney McGlynn play for?
- Stoney McGlynn played for one team, the St. Louis Cardinals (1906–1908).
- What were Stoney McGlynn's career stats?
- In 67 games, Stoney McGlynn went 17-33 with a 2.95 ERA, 157 strikeouts, 476.0 innings pitched, and 2 saves.
- What position did Stoney McGlynn play?
- Stoney McGlynn played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Stoney McGlynn and how much did he weigh?
- Stoney McGlynn was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 185 pounds.
- What was Stoney McGlynn's career ERA?
- Stoney McGlynn finished with a 2.95 career ERA, going 17-33 with 157 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Stoney McGlynn have?
- Stoney McGlynn recorded 157 career strikeouts.
- Is Stoney McGlynn in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Stoney McGlynn has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.