Troy Glaus

Glaus was a classic early-2000s power-hitting third baseman, and his 2002 World Series MVP run is what I always come back to. He absolutely carried that Angels lineup against the Giants when it mattered most, hitting in clutch spots like the moment was made for him. He had this quietly intimidating presence at the plate, a big right-handed swing that could change a game with one cut. Injuries chipped away at his prime later on, which is a shame, but for that championship stretch he was as dangerous as anyone in the league.

Troy Glaus (born 1976) is an American former Major League Baseball third baseman who played for teams including the Anaheim Angels. A standout power hitter out of UCLA, he won a Silver Slugger Award in 2000 and was named Most Valuable Player of the 2002 World Series, helping the Angels secure their first championship. He was selected to multiple All-Star Games during his career.

Name (English)

Troy Glaus

Name (Japanese)

トロイ・グロース

Reading

とろい・ぐろーす

Born

August 3, 1976 (age 49)

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Leo / Dragon

Origin

Tarzana, California, United States

Occupation

Baseball player

High school

Carlsbad High School

University

University of California, Los Angeles

Awards & achievements

• 2000 Silver Slugger Award
• 2002 World Series Most Valuable Player

Motto

Private

• Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%88%E3%83%AD%E3%82%A4%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B0%E3%83%AD%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B9

Tags

• From California
• Baseball player

Last updated

2026-06-02

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