Tyler Allen Glasnow is a professional baseball player who plays for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Major League Baseball (MLB). In the 2011 MLB Draft, Glasnow was picked by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the fifth round and became the 152nd overall pick. Glasnow made his MLB debut on July 7, 2016, with the Pittsburgh Pirates. On December 16, 2023, the Tampa Bay Rays traded Tyler to the Los Angeles Dodgers, where he began playing his 2024 season. Prior to his time with the Dodgers and Angels, he played for the Tampa Bay Rays from 2018 to 2023 and the Pittsburgh Pirates from 2016 to 2018.
Glasnow began his Los Angeles Dodgers career in 2024. He opened the MLB Seoul Series game against the Padres and picked up his first Dodgers victory on March 28 against the Cardinals. On April 9, he recorded seven scoreless innings and a career-high-tying 14 strikeouts against the Minnesota Twins and became the first pitcher since 1988 to throw 14 plus strikeouts in fewer than 90 pitches. During the first half of the season, he received his first career All-Star selection. Glasnow registered personal bests 22 starts, 134 innings pitched, and 168 strikeouts with a 9–6 record and 3.49 ERA before his season ended early in August with a strained elbow injury.
Tyler Glasnow’s Parents
Greg Glasnow and Donna Freier Glasnow are the parents of Tyler Glasnow. They also have another son named Ted Glasnow.
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Who is the mother of Tyler Glasnow?
Donna Freier Glasnow is the mother of Tyler Glasnow. She is a retired gymnast and coach. After her career as a gymnast at Cal State Northridge, Donna transitioned into coaching at Cal State Northridge, where she also led the team to Division II National Championships in 1992. Since 1979, Donna has also been involved in the hardwood retail industry in the Santa Clarita Valley, working alongside her husband, as per Tyler's MLB profile.
Who is the father of Tyler Glasnow?
Greg Glasnow is the father of Tyler Glasnow. He was a college swimmer and also played water polo. He attended the University of Notre Dame. Following his time in college, Greg ventured into the flooring industry, starting his business that specializes in hardwood flooring. Since 1979, he has been a hardwood retailer in the Santa Clarita Valley, as per reports.
Tyler Glasnow Parents' Nationality
Tyler Glasnow's parents, Greg Glasnow and Donna Freier Glasnow, are both American nationals.
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FAQs on Tyler Glasnow
A. Tyler Glasnow was born on August 23, 1993, in Newhall, California.
A. Tyler Glasnow is nicknamed “Baby Giraffe.”
A. Tyler Glasnow made his MLB debut on July 7, 2016.
A. Tyler Glasnow attended William S. Hart High School in Santa Clarita, California.
A. Tyler Glasnow was drafted in 2011 by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 5th round as the 152nd overall pick.
