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Glenn Dee Hubbard (born September 25 1957 in Hahn AFB, West Germany) is a former second baseman in Major League Baseball who played from 1978 to 1989, primarily for the Atlanta Braves, but also for the Oakland Athletics.

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Glenn Hubbard Braves' First Base Coach

Hubbard was the 20th round selection in the 1975 June draft and was promoted to the major leagues in 1978. Hubbard hit his first major league home run on September 23, 1978. Hubbard's career with the Braves lasted nine seasons, from 1978-1987.

In 1983, Glenn had his best season as he hit .263 with 14 Homeruns and 70 RBI's. 1983 was also his only All-Star Game appearance.During his 7th inning at-bat, announcers Vin Skully and Joe Gargiaola made numerous and light hearted comments about his beard, which was very prevalent. Glenn got a single when he hit a hard grounder to another first time all-star, Cal Ripken, which took a wicked hop that Cal couldn't handle.

Hubbard was known more for his fielding than hitting during his career. He shares the Major League record (12) with 7 others, including Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg. His willingness to stand in while turning a double play as a runner was coming at him and steady glove made him very valuable for The Braves. Glenn currently holds the Braves fielding records for his position in all categories. Glenn was also an excellent bunter and in 1982 led the National League in Sacrifice hits.

He signed as a free agent with the Oakland Athletics and played two seasons with them. Hubbard is currently employed as the Atlanta Braves' first base coach.

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Career statistics from Baseball Reference

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-Hubbard was the 20th round selection in the 1975 June draft and was promoted to the major leagues in 1978. Hubbard hit his first major league [[home run]] on [[September 23]], [[1978 in baseball|1978]]. Hubbard's career with the Braves lasted nine seasons, from 1978-1987.  He signed as a free agent with the Oakland Athletics and played two seasons with them.  Hubbard is currently employed as the Atlanta Braves' first base coach.
+Hubbard was the 20th round selection in the 1975 June draft and was promoted to the major leagues in 1978. Hubbard hit his first major league [[home run]] on [[September 23]], [[1978 in baseball|1978]]. Hubbard's career with the Braves lasted nine seasons, from 1978-1987.
+In 1983, Glenn had his best season as he hit .263 with 14 Homeruns and 70 RBI's. 1983 was also his only All-Star Game appearance.During his 7th inning at-bat, announcers Vin Skully and Joe Gargiaola made numerous and light hearted comments about his beard, which was very prevalent. Glenn got a single when he hit a hard grounder to another first time all-star, Cal Ripken, which took a wicked hop that Cal couldn't handle.
+Hubbard was known more for his fielding than hitting during his career. He shares the Major League record (12) with 7 others, including Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg. His willingness to stand in while turning a double play as a runner was coming at him and steady glove made him very valuable for The Braves. Glenn currently holds the Braves fielding records for his position in all categories. Glenn was also an excellent bunter and in 1982 led the National League in Sacrifice hits.
+He signed as a free agent with the Oakland Athletics and played two seasons with them.  Hubbard is currently employed as the Atlanta Braves' first base coach.
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