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John Wesley "Jack" Glasscock, often referred to as "Pebbly Jack," was a professional baseball player whose career spanned the late 19th century. Born on July 22, 1857, in Wheeling, West Virginia, Glasscock became known for his exceptional skills as a shortstop. His career began in the National League with the Cleveland Blues, where he quickly established himself as
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These percentile rankings are a score to indicate how Jack Glasscock ranks among all historic players for several skill categories. For example, a percentile of "85% Power" would indicate a player among the top 15% of players in raw batting power, and a percentile of "Speed 3%" would indicate a player that is among the slowest players in the history of the game. These percentiles are entirely based on career statistical accomplishments for players with over 500 games played or 500 innings pitched, so may not accurately reflect an intangible ability.
Batting & Fielding Skills
Contact
88%
Power
22%
Bunting
68%
Drag
81%
Vision
69%
Discipline
34%
Clutch
87%
Durability
81%
Speed
95%
Arm Str
72%
Arm Acc
87%
Reaction
24%
Fielding
5%
Stealing
95%
Baserunning
95%
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