Fred Gladding Stats & Facts

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Fred Gladding

Positions:
Bats: L Throws: R
Height: 73 Weight: 220
Born: Sunday, June 28, 1936 in Flat Rock, MI USA
Died: 5 21 2015 in Columbia, SC USA
Debut: 7/1/1961
Last Game: 6/2/1973
Full Name: Fred Earl Gladding

Relief pitcher Fred Gladding was born on this day in 1936

He was one of the better relievers from the early 1960s – early 1970s. Fred led the NL in saves in 1969 (the first year it became an official statistic).

 

In his 13-year career (1961-73), Gladding had 109 saves & 3.13 ERA in 450 games.

 

Fred passed away in 2015 at the age of 78.

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