Glenn McQuillen
Born: 4/19/1915 in Strasburg, VA, USA
Died: 6/9/1989 in Gardenville, MD, USA
MLB Debut: 1938-06-16 | Final Game: 1947-04-15
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 198 lbs
Full name: Glenn Richard McQuillen
Biography
Glenn McQuillen, born in 1915, was a notable American baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1938 until 1947. Over the course of his career, McQuillen appeared in 210 games and demonstrated his skills at the plate with a batting average of .274. He accumulated 176 hits, including 4 home runs, and drove in 75 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively to his teams. His career also featured a single stolen base, reflecting a balanced approach to his playing style.
McQuillen's tenure in baseball coincided with a transformative period in the sport, marked by the pre-World War II era and the early post-war years. As the game began to evolve with the introduction of new talent and strategies, McQuillen's contributions on the field highlighted his adaptability and resilience. Though he may not be as widely remembered as some of his contemporaries, his performance and dedication to the game earned him a place in the rich tapestry of baseball history. He retired on April 15, 1947, leaving behind a legacy rooted in hard work and determination.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.200 | .000 | 0.200 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.200 | .000 | 0.200 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 210 | 643 | 82 | 176 | 24 | 16 | 4 | 75 | 1 | 34 | 49 | 0.274 | 0.311 | 0.379 | 0.691 | -266.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | SLA | AL | 43 | 116 | 14 | 33 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 0.284 | -313.4 |
| 1941 | SLA | AL | 7 | 21 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1942 | SLA | AL | 100 | 339 | 40 | 96 | 15 | 12 | 3 | 47 | 1 | 10 | 17 | 0.283 | 263.6 |
| 1946 | SLA | AL | 59 | 166 | 24 | 40 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 19 | 18 | 0.241 | -216.5 |
| 1947 | SLA | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 161 | 0 | 313 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | SLA | OF | 30 | 0 | 66 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1941 | SLA | OF | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1942 | SLA | OF | 77 | 0 | 156 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 1946 | SLA | OF | 48 | 0 | 77 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 146 |
| Right Field | 17 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDaniel College | Westminster | MD | 1937, 1938 |