“Pebbly” Jack (he had the habit of collecting pebbles in the infield, would lead his league in Defensive bWAR three times (1883, 1885 & 1889), and though there were no sabremetricians back then, the casual fan knew that he was a level above most of the other players with his defensive skills.
Glasscock played for eight different teams, many of which are no longer in existence, and this does not assist in helping to keep his name alive. The West Virginian may have been always known for his defense, but he would surprisingly show some exemplary offense in the late 1880s. He finished second in Batting Average in 1889, and won the Batting Title in 1890, and in both seasons, he was atop the National League leaderboard in Hits.
He would accumulate 2,041 Hits over his career, and a BWAR that puts him higher than many Hall of Fame infielders.
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