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Billy Gleason Notable

b. September 6, 1894 · Pittsburgh Pirates 1916–1917, St. Louis Browns 1921

Billy Gleason divided six seasons between two clubs as a second baseman: the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1916, then the St. Louis Browns through 1921.

Across 40 games he batted .220, with 26 hits and 9 runs. He finished with 1 double and 1 stolen base.

He played 39 games at second base, with 85 assists and 5 errors. He turned 13 double plays.

He was born in Chicago, IL, USA on September 6, 1894, and died on January 9, 1957. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1916 PIT 1200 000 0000 .000
1917 PIT 134237 100 0551 .167
1921 SLB 2674619 010 8660 .257
Career 40118926 110 811111 .220

On this day & linked events

1894

Born September 6, 1894

Chicago, IL, USA

1957

Died January 9, 1957