Glenn Tufts

Glenn A. Tufts (born December 2, 1954, in Middleboro, Massachusetts) is currently a scout for the San Francisco Giants. 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 Cleveland Indians in the 1973 amateur draft.

Tufts began his professional career in 1973, playing for the GCL Indians. In 51 games with them, he batted .194. He missed all of 1974 following a car accident,

Post-playing career From 1986 to 1993, he was the head coach for Bridgewater State College. In 1992, Tufts managed the Hyannis Mets, a collegiate summer baseball team in the prestigious Cape Cod Baseball League. He was hired as a minor league instructor by the Giants in 1994, coaching the Clinton LumberKings. 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 Year Team League Record Finish Organization Playoffs Notes 1995 Bellingham Giants Northwest League 43-33 2nd San Francisco Giants Lost League Finals 1996 Burlington Bees Midwest League 65-73 11th San Francisco Giants 1997 Bakersfield Blaze California League 33-43 -- San Francisco Giants replaced by Keith Bodie on June 25