Tom Glavine

Date of Birth: March 25, 1966

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Biography

Thomas Michael Glavine, known as Tom Glavine, is a retired American professional baseball player who primarily pitched for the Atlanta Braves and the New York Mets in Major League Baseball (MLB). Born in Concord, Massachusetts, Glavine is considered one of the most successful left-handed pitchers in MLB history. Throughout his career, he was known for his precision, consistency, and strategic approach to pitching. He played a significant role in leading the Braves to a World Series Championship in 1995 and is a two-time Cy Young Award winner. After retiring as a player, Glavine has remained active in the baseball community, serving as a broadcaster and special assistant to the Braves. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2014.

5 Interesting Facts about Tom Glavine

1. Tom Glavine was also an accomplished hockey player and was drafted by the NHL’s Los Angeles Kings in 1984.

2. He won the Cy Young Award twice, in 1991 and 1998.

3. Glavine earned 305 career wins, making him one of only 24 pitchers in MLB history to achieve 300 or more wins.

4. He was a 10-time All-Star during his career.

5. Glavine pitched the decisive game in the 1995 World Series, earning World Series MVP honors.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Tom Glavine

1. “I didn’t throw hard enough to be a power pitcher, so I had to be smart and hit my spots.”

2. “I always tried to stay within myself and not do more than I was capable of.”

3. “Winning the World Series in 1995 was the highlight of my career. It’s what every player dreams about.”

4. “The key to pitching is to have the ability to throw strikes when you need to.”

5. “Baseball is a game of adjustments, and the best players are those who can make them quickly.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Tom Glavine’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $80 million.

Children

Tom Glavine has five children: two with his first wife, Carri Ann Dobbins, named Amber and Jonathan, and three with his second wife, Christine St. Onge, named Peyton, Mason, and Kienan.