Troy Glaus is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major League Baseball (MLB) for 13 seasons. He was born on August 3, 1976, in Tarzana, California, and attended UCLA where he played college baseball.
Glaus was drafted by the Anaheim Angels in the first round of the 1997 MLB draft and made his debut in 1998. He quickly established himself as a power hitter, hitting 29 home runs in his rookie season and finishing third in the Rookie of the Year voting.
Glaus played for the Angels for seven seasons, during which he was named to three All-Star teams and won a World Series championship in 2002. He was known for his power hitting, hitting 47 home runs in 2000 and 41 home runs in 2001.
In 2005, Glaus was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks, where he played for two seasons. He continued to be a productive hitter, hitting 37 home runs in 2005 and being named to the All-Star team in 2006.
After his stint with the Diamondbacks, Glaus signed with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2008. He played for the Blue Jays for one season, hitting 27 home runs and driving in 99 runs.
In 2009, Glaus signed with the St. Louis Cardinals, where he played for two seasons. He was limited by injuries during his time with the Cardinals, but still managed to hit 28 home runs in 2010.
Glaus retired from baseball after the 2010 season with a career batting average of .254, 320 home runs, and 950 runs batted in. He was known for his power hitting and was one of the best third basemen of his era.
In addition to his success on the field, Glaus was also known for his philanthropic work. He founded the Troy Glaus Foundation, which supports children's charities and organizations that help families affected by autism.
Overall, Troy Glaus had a successful career in the MLB, earning numerous accolades and establishing himself as one of the best power hitters of his era.
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