Willie Glen
Encyclopedia
William German Glen is a professional baseball
pitcher
who is currently a free agent. He most recently played for the Gary SouthShore RailCats
in 2010.
in 2001 out of the University of Evansville
. He played two seasons in the Jays minor league system, one with the Class A Charleston Alley Cats of the South Atlantic League
and one with the A-Advanced Dunedin Blue Jays
of the Florida State League
.
In 2003 he was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies
organization where he played for one season. He started out playing for the A-Advanced Clearwater Phillies of the Florida State League, and he advanced to the AA Reading Phillies
of the Eastern League.
In 2004 he was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays
organization where he played for one season. He started out playing for the AA Montgomery Biscuits
of the Southern League
, and he advanced to the AAA Durham Bulls
of the International League
.
In 2005 he was traded to the White Sox organization where he started out playing for the AA Birmingham Barons
of the Southern League before he was released.
He was signed as a free agent on June 11, 2005 by the Gary SouthShore RailCats
of the independent Northern League where he played for three seasons. In 2007 he was named Northern League pitcher of the year and MVP of the Championship series. He was the 2007 Northern League All-star right-handed pitcher, and he was named in Baseball America
’s 2007 First Team All-Independent Leagues team.
His contract was sold to the Florida Marlins
in November 2007. He started out the 2008 season playing for the AA Carolina Mudcats
of the Southern League, and he advanced to the AAA Albuquerque Isotopes
of the Pacific Coast League
before being sent back down to the Mudcats. He started out the 2009 season playing for the AA Jacksonville Suns
of the Southern League, and he advanced to the AAA New Orleans Zephyrs
of the Pacific Coast League, but he has been sent back down to the Suns. At the end of the 2009 season he was released.
Glen re-signed with the RailCats for the 2010 season. He became a free agent after the season.
Professional baseball
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pitcher
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
who is currently a free agent. He most recently played for the Gary SouthShore RailCats
Gary SouthShore RailCats
The Gary SouthShore RailCats are a professional baseball team based in Gary, Indiana, in the United States. The RailCats are a member of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball, which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball. The RailCats have played their home games at...
in 2010.
Baseball career
Glen was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Toronto Blue JaysToronto Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Blue Jays are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball 's American League ....
in 2001 out of the University of Evansville
University of Evansville
The University of Evansville is a small, private university with approximately 3,050 students located in Evansville, Indiana. Founded in 1854 as Moores Hill College, it is located near the interchange of the Lloyd Expressway and U.S. Route 41. It is affiliated with the United Methodist Church...
. He played two seasons in the Jays minor league system, one with the Class A Charleston Alley Cats of the South Atlantic League
South Atlantic League
The South Atlantic League is a minor league baseball league based chiefly in the Southeastern United States, with the exception of three teams in the Mid-Atlantic States...
and one with the A-Advanced Dunedin Blue Jays
Dunedin Blue Jays
The Dunedin Blue Jays are a minor league baseball team based in Dunedin, Florida. They play in the Florida State League, and are the Class A-Advanced affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays Major League Baseball club...
of the Florida State League
Florida State League
The Florida State League is a Class A-Advanced minor league baseball league operating in the state of Florida. They are one of three leagues currently operating in Class A-Advanced, the third highest of six classifications of minor leagues...
.
In 2003 he was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team. They are the oldest continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional American sports, dating to 1883. The Phillies are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
organization where he played for one season. He started out playing for the A-Advanced Clearwater Phillies of the Florida State League, and he advanced to the AA Reading Phillies
Reading Phillies
The Reading Phillies are a minor league baseball team based in Reading, Pennsylvania, playing in the Eastern Division of the Eastern League. Since the 1967 season, they have been the AA affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies....
of the Eastern League.
In 2004 he was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball team based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Rays are a member of the Eastern Division of MLB's American League. Since their inception in , the club has played at Tropicana Field...
organization where he played for one season. He started out playing for the AA Montgomery Biscuits
Montgomery Biscuits
The Montgomery Biscuits are a minor league baseball team based in Montgomery, Alabama. The team is the Class AA affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays and plays in the Southern League. The 2004 season was the team's first in Montgomery...
of the Southern League
Southern League (baseball)
The Southern League is a minor league baseball league which operates in the Southern United States. It is classified a Double-A league. The original league was formed in , and shut down in . A new league, the Southern Association, was formed in , consisting of twelve teams...
, and he advanced to the AAA Durham Bulls
Durham Bulls
The Durham Bulls are a minor league baseball team that currently plays in the International League. The Bulls play their home games at Durham Bulls Athletic Park located in the downtown area of Durham, North Carolina. Durham Bulls Athletic Park is often called the "DBAP" or "D-Bap". The Bulls are...
of the International League
International League
The International League is a minor league baseball league that operates in the eastern United States. Like the Pacific Coast League and the Mexican League, it plays at the Triple-A level, which is one step below Major League Baseball. It was so named because it had teams in both the United States...
.
In 2005 he was traded to the White Sox organization where he started out playing for the AA Birmingham Barons
Birmingham Barons
The Birmingham Barons are a minor league baseball team based in Birmingham, Alabama. The team, which plays in the Southern League, is the Double-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox major-league club....
of the Southern League before he was released.
He was signed as a free agent on June 11, 2005 by the Gary SouthShore RailCats
Gary SouthShore RailCats
The Gary SouthShore RailCats are a professional baseball team based in Gary, Indiana, in the United States. The RailCats are a member of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball, which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball. The RailCats have played their home games at...
of the independent Northern League where he played for three seasons. In 2007 he was named Northern League pitcher of the year and MVP of the Championship series. He was the 2007 Northern League All-star right-handed pitcher, and he was named in Baseball America
Baseball America
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’s 2007 First Team All-Independent Leagues team.
His contract was sold to the Florida Marlins
Florida Marlins
The Miami Marlins are a professional baseball team based in Miami, Florida, United States. Established in 1993 as an expansion franchise called the Florida Marlins, the Marlins are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Marlins played their home games at...
in November 2007. He started out the 2008 season playing for the AA Carolina Mudcats
Carolina Mudcats
The Carolina Mudcats are a minor league baseball team based in the eastern suburbs of Raleigh, North Carolina. The team, which plays in the Carolina League, are the Single-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians major-league club beginning in 2012.-History:...
of the Southern League, and he advanced to the AAA Albuquerque Isotopes
Albuquerque Isotopes
The Albuquerque Isotopes are a minor league baseball team based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The team, which plays in the Pacific Coast League, is the Triple-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers...
of the Pacific Coast League
Pacific Coast League
The Pacific Coast League is a minor-league baseball league operating in the Western, Midwestern and Southeastern United States. Along with the International League and the Mexican League, it is one of three leagues playing at the Triple-A level, which is one step below Major League Baseball.The...
before being sent back down to the Mudcats. He started out the 2009 season playing for the AA Jacksonville Suns
Jacksonville Suns
The Jacksonville Suns are a minor league baseball team based in Jacksonville, Florida. The team is currently a member of the Southern League and is the class Double-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins Major League Baseball team...
of the Southern League, and he advanced to the AAA New Orleans Zephyrs
New Orleans Zephyrs
The New Orleans Zephyrs are a minor league baseball team based in Metairie, Louisiana, a suburb of New Orleans. The Zephyrs play in the Pacific Coast League and are the Triple-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins. The Zephyrs play their home games at Zephyr Field....
of the Pacific Coast League, but he has been sent back down to the Suns. At the end of the 2009 season he was released.
Glen re-signed with the RailCats for the 2010 season. He became a free agent after the season.