than, his career rates in most offensive categories. Furthermore, Glaus committed only 7 errors in 146 games and led the league with a .982 fielding percentage at 3B. On September 3, 2008, he hit his 300th career home run off Doug Davis of the Arizona Diamondbacks in the third inning. He underwent arthroscopic right shoulder surgery on January 21, . The Cardinals initially expected him to be ready around the start of 2009 season, but after a setback in his rehabilitation he was placed on the 15-day DL; after another reassessment the Cardinals announced that they did not expect him to return until June 2009. On July 11, 2009 he was assigned to the Palm Beach Cardinals of the Florida State League on a rehabilitation assignment. He returned September 2, against the Brewers in the bottom of the 6th inning. Atlanta Braves Following an injury-shortened 2009 season with the St. Louis Cardinals, Glaus signed a one-year $1.75 million contract with the Atlanta Braves, a deal that allowed him to earn an additional $2.25 million in performance and roster bonuses. He became the starting first baseman in 2010. After a rough April in which he hit below the Mendoza Line, Glaus rebounded to become Player of the Month in May, hitting .330 with 6 home runs and 28 RBI. As of August 9, Glaus was hitting .242 with 14 home runs and 63 RBI. Glaus's production faltered in July and August. After Atlanta acquired Derrek Lee on August 18 to play first base, Glaus was placed on the DL with knee fatigue. Glaus had a few setbacks, but returned to Atlanta in a back-up role behind Derrek Lee and rookie Freddie Freeman. Glaus made only one appearance at third base during the regular season, but was used at third in game 2 of the NLDS against the San Francisco Giants starting a key double play. Glaus then started game four of the series at third. Post-playing career Glaus became a candidate for induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum for the first time on November 9, 2015. He received no votes. Personal life Glaus relocated to San Diego in 2020, with his wife, Ann. He also has one son, Ty. See also List of Major League Baseball career assists as a third baseman leaders List of Major League Baseball career games played as a third baseman leaders List