Career
He became an All-American at the University of Texas and the Most Valuable Player of the Southwest Conference in 1979. He was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the first round (18th pick overall). A southpaw pitcher who worked mainly in relief, Gleaton is one of only a handful of ballplayers to use both his first and middle names.
He is active in the Pro Athletes Outreach ministry and resides in Brownwood, Texas.
He is currently an assistant coach for the Howard Payne University Yellow Jackets (Division 3).