Mike Mcglashon

Career Overview

Mike McGlashon has competed in the NBBA since 1988, building a career defined by versatility, defensive excellence, and mentorship. Over nearly four decades, he has represented multiple programs including Ithaca Shot in the Dark, Quad City Bombers, Chicago Cobras, Chicago Bluffs, Lone Star Roadrunners, Chicago Comets, and Indianapolis RHI Xtreme.

The Chicago Comets have been the central chapter of his career, first from 1999 through 2011 and again from 2013 to the present.

Across 178 documented World Series games from 1998 through 2025, Mike compiled 675 at-bats, 320 runs, 212 putouts, and a .474 career batting average. Statistical records from his first ten World Series appearances between 1988 and 1997 are limited, but tournament awards and teammate testimony reflect the same high level of play.

World Series Performance

Although he never officially made a World Series All-Tournament Team, Mike came close multiple times.

He batted .643 in 1998 with the Lone Star Roadrunners and .611 in 2012 with RHI Indianapolis Xtreme.

Throughout his World Series career, he has been known as a defensive anchor and a steady offensive contributor who could change a game with a single swing or a single play in the field.

Tournament Recognition

Mike’s tournament résumé strongly reflects his skill and consistency.

• 1988 Eastern Regional Binghamton, NY
• 1992 Topeka Tournament Offense .630
• 1994 Topeka Tournament Offensive MVP 21 for 27, .777
• 1997 Midwest City Tournament Offensive MVP .759
• 1999 Topeka Tournament Offense .538
• 2001 Viper Classic Columbus Offense .700
• 2008 Topeka Tournament Offensive MVP
• 2009 Indy Thunder Tournament Offense
• 2012 Wichita Tournament Offense
• 2013 Indy Thunder Tournament Offensive MVP .500

These awards highlight both offensive firepower and his long-standing presence as a top competitor at regional events.

Defensive Reputation

Though many of his awards were offensive, teammates consistently describe Mike as a defensive threat first.

He has anchored outfields as a rover and left fielder, tracking balls with precision and range that few players can match. Teammates recall him making seemingly impossible plays look routine and attacking the field with intensity and control.

His spatial awareness and understanding of defensive positioning have influenced both players and spotters. One teammate described him as someone who let the game come to him rather than forcing it, a rare quality that separated him from others.

Dedication to the Game

Mike’s introduction to beep baseball came in 1988 after being told about the sport by his parole officer in New York. His first World Series experience included facing Kevin’s Blackhawks and being welcomed by a barrage of runs. It was a baptism by fire that shaped his competitive drive.

His commitment to the game became legendary. Stories include traveling long distances through multiple rides and unexpected detours just to attend a team meeting. His journey once included an overnight stay in jail before making it to a Chicago Cobras meeting. That dedication became a defining trait.

Mentorship and Influence

Teammates describe Mike as a mentor, big brother, and teacher of beep baseball history. He trained younger players on defensive positioning, footwork, and focus. He pushed teammates to be faster, stronger, and mentally tougher.

One former teammate recalled Mike encouraging him during his rookie World Series, even after suffering an injury. Another described how Mike’s defensive tracking and field awareness helped redefine their understanding of the game.

He has influenced and been influenced by numerous respected figures in the sport, including Roger Keeney, Rich Jorgensen, Dan Greene, Frank Mathenia, Kevin Sibson, Jared Woodard, JT Herzog, Chad Perry, and Nick Lopez among others.

Legacy

From his first introduction to the sport in 1988 to anchoring defenses decades later, Mike McGlashon has embodied dedication, resilience, and competitive spirit.

With a .429 documented World Series career average, extensive tournament honors, decades of defensive excellence, and an enduring impact as a mentor and leader, he represents the heart of beep baseball.

His journey from a parole office in New York to becoming a central figure for the Chicago Comets reflects not only athletic achievement, but transformation through sport.