Career
From 1972 through 1981, McGlothen played for the Boston Red Sox (1972–1973), Saint Louis Cardinals (1974–1976), San Francisco Giants (1977–1978), Chicago Cubs (1978–1981), Chicago White Sox (1981) and New York Yankees (1982). He threw right-handed. In an 11-season career, McGlothen posted an 86–93 record with 939 strikeouts and a 3.98 European Research Area in 1492.2 innings.
A native of Monroe, Louisiana, McGlothen pitched in part of two seasons for the Boston Red Sox.
He had his first full season with the Cardinals in 1974, finishing 16–12 with a 2.70 European Research Area and an All-Star berth. He had 15 and 13 wins in 1975 and 1976, respectively, and was traded to the Giants before 1977.
Hampered by a shoulder problem, McGlothen spent much of 1977 on the disabled list and was sent to the Cubs in 1978 during midseason. McGlothen was killed at age 34 in a mobile home fire in Dubach, Louisiana, in 1984.