Troy Glaus
Troy Edward Glaus
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 5", Weight 245 lb.
- School University of California, Los Angeles
- High School Carlsbad High School
- Debut July 31, 1998
- Final Game October 1, 2010
- Born August 3, 1976 in Tarzana, CA USA
Biographical Information[edit]
Troy Glaus was a four-time American League All-Star and the World Series Most Valuable Player in 2002, doing his part to lead the Anaheim Angels to the first championship in their existence. He won a bronze medal for the United States at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.
He battled a left foot injury while playing for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2007 and was traded after the season to the St. Louis Cardinals for a fellow injured ex-All-Star third baseman, Scott Rolen. In September of 2007, the Daily News reported that Glaus had received several shipments of testosterone and nandrolone in 2003 and 2004.
Notable Achievements[edit]
- 4-time AL All-Star (2000, 2001, 2003 & 2006)
- 2002 World Series MVP
- 2-time AL Silver Slugger Award Winner (2000 & 2001)
- AL Home Runs Leader (2000)
- 20-Home Run Seasons: 8 (1999-2002 & 2005-2008)
- 30-Home Run Seasons: 5 (2000-2002, 2005 & 2006)
- 40-Home Run Seasons: 2 (2000 & 2001)
- 100 RBI Seasons: 4 (2000-2002 & 2006)
- 100 Runs Scored Seasons: 3 (2000, 2001 & 2006)
- Won a World Series with the Anaheim Angels in 2002
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