Glenn A. Tufts (born December 2, 1954, in

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) is currently a scout for the

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. Previously, he played professionally and managed in the minor leagues.

Playing career

Prior to playing professionally, Tufts attended Bridgewater-Raynham High School. He was drafted in the first round, fifth overall, by the

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in the 1973 amateur draft. Tufts began his professional career in 1973, playing for the

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. In 51 games with them, he batted .194. He missed all of 1974 following a car accident, and in 1975 he hit .270 in 102 games for the San Jose Bees. He split the 1976 season between the Bees and Williamsport Tomahawks, hitting a combined .249 in 62 games. 1977 ended up being his final professional season playing baseball. In 84 games for the

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and

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, he hit only .234. Overall, Tufts hit .240 in 299 minor league games, over four seasons.

Post playing career

From 1986 to 1993, he was the head coach for

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. In 1992, Tufts managed the

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, a

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team in the prestigious

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. He was hired as a minor league instructor by the Giants in 1994, coaching the

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. He managed for three seasons, from 1995 to 1997, and in 1997 he became a scout as well.

Year-By-Year Minor League Managerial Record

References

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