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John McGlone

John McGlone Notable

b. January 5, 1861 · Washington Nationals 1886, Cleveland Blues 1887–1888

John McGlone divided three seasons between two clubs as a third baseman: the Washington Nationals from 1886, then the Cleveland Blues through 1888.

Across 80 games he batted .195, with 58 hits and 38 runs. He finished with 1 home run, 3 doubles and 41 stolen bases.

He played 73 games at third base, with 137 assists and 60 errors. He turned 8 double plays.

He was born in Brooklyn, NY, USA on January 5, 1861, and died on November 22, 1927. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1886 WHS 41521 000 1030 .067
1887 CLE 21791420 210 107615 .253
1888 CLE 552032237 131 22162626 .182
Career 802973858 341 33233541 .195

On this day & linked events

1861

Born January 5, 1861

Brooklyn, NY, USA

1927

Died November 22, 1927

Image: Goodwin & Company, public domain