doug glanville

Doug Glanville is a former professional baseball outfielder who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs, and Texas Rangers. Born on August 25, 1970, in Hackensack, New Jersey, Glanville graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, where he majored in systems engineering and became the first African American Ivy League graduate to play in MLB. Over his career, he accumulated 1100 hits, 59 home runs, and had a batting average of .277. After retiring from baseball, Glanville became a sports commentator and analyst for networks such as ESPN and NBC Sports Chicago. He is also an accomplished writer and author of the book "The Game from Where I Stand: A Ballplayer’s Inside View." Additionally, he serves as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Connecticut's Neag School of Education, where he teaches courses on sports, activism, and society. Glanville is known for his thoughtful insights on baseball and its cultural impact and actively participates in community and civil rights initiatives. He maintains an active presence through podcasts, writing, and motivational speaking, emphasizing themes like diversity, sports culture, and personal empowerment.