Topic: Troy Glaus

Troy Edward Glaus (pronounced /ˈɡlɔːs/) (born August 3, 1976 in Tarzana, California) is a Major League Baseball player for the Atlanta Braves. Previously, Glaus played with the Anaheim Angels (1998-2004), Arizona Diamondbacks (2005), Toronto Blue Jays (2006-2007), and St. Louis Cardinals (2008-2009). Glaus lettered in baseball while attending UCLA. He bats and throws right-handed.

Through 10-plus seasons, Glaus has hit .256 with 304 home runs and 877 RBI in 1395 games. In 19 postseason games, he hit .347 with nine home runs and 16 RBI. Glaus has been selected to four All-Star Games.

Glaus began his career with the Angels in 1998 and was installed as the team's starting third baseman in 1999.